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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately
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Recent Examples of flare (up)
Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Whether the rags in the garage were soaked in gasoline (basis trades) or kerosene (swap spread trades), the preconditions for a flare-up were in place.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Noun
The supportive design helped prevent flare-ups of plantar fasciitis, while the cushioned sole offered enough structure to handle long hours of wear on hard surfaces.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Whether the rags in the garage were soaked in gasoline (basis trades) or kerosene (swap spread trades), the preconditions for a flare-up were in place.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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The presence was much larger than when officials detained an immigrant last week and appeared to be a continuation of the new and controversial practice that has troubled attorneys, angered activists and increased fears for immigrants.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Read more: Vikings' Reason For Passing on Aaron Rodgers Revealed: Report Keeping that in mind, a new prediction has been made for the Vikings that will anger the fan base.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The 2,000 guardsmen called up for duty is double the number that were assigned by local authorities to respond to much wider protests that erupted throughout Los Angeles in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Screams erupted for goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, while the boos were deafening for Oilers star Connor McDavid.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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Beyond the playoffs, NBA Draft, and flurry of early-summer free agency moves, the large majority of the NBA calendar plays out on regional sports networks.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Posey sent a message, and that message was received. Led by Johnson, Ramos and plenty of others, the Giants responded to this morning’s flurry of roster moves by erasing a five-run deficit against the San Diego Padres to beat their divisional rival, 6-5.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The demonstration spanned much of the Loop and River North neighborhoods and periodically snarled traffic on several crowded thoroughfares, including DuSable Lake Shore Drive.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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As grocers — especially ethnic stores — work to navigate a global trade war, tariffs, and snarled supply chains, they’re also forced to contend with measures nitpicking nearly every aspect of their businesses.—
Ron Fong,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The audience size hasn’t exploded, but the number of brands chasing them has.—
Waleed Najam,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Several videos shared on TikTok by Khalifa show groups of Palestinians lying flat on the ground and taking cover from ongoing bursts of automatic gunfire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Elsewhere, beware of outbursts and shocking news in the first few days of the week.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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For example, Musk dropped nearly $300 million on campaign spending for Donald Trump and other Republicans last year, only to blow up his relationship with the president a few months later with a series of outbursts on social media.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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