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as in flurries
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma
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as in explosions
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-ups
Analysts attributed part of the support to surging nationalism and Anutin's tough stance against Cambodia during recent border flare-ups.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Use ibuprofen short-term for flare-ups, and take turmeric supplements as part of a daily regimen to help control chronic inflammation.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Authorities in the southwestern province are battling one of the deadliest flare-ups in years, as insurgents in the resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan step up assaults on security forces, civilians and infrastructure.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Days are pockmarked with flare-ups and altercations between federal agents and residents.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
In the case of eczema, for example, a decline in beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria bacteria can make flare-ups worse.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The San Marcos Fire Department said crews will remain on scene to monitor the unit and address any potential flare-ups until it can be fully decommissioned.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Luckily, there's a wellspring of soothing moisturizers and thick body creams on the market that target the symptoms of eczema and ease flare-ups.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
This helps to maintain healthy gut function and avoid chronic symptom flare-ups like bloating, stomach discomfort and general inflammation.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Use ibuprofen short-term for flare-ups, and take turmeric supplements as part of a daily regimen to help control chronic inflammation.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Authorities in the southwestern province are battling one of the deadliest flare-ups in years, as insurgents in the resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan step up assaults on security forces, civilians and infrastructure.
—Reuters, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Days are pockmarked with flare-ups and altercations between federal agents and residents.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
In the case of eczema, for example, a decline in beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria bacteria can make flare-ups worse.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The San Marcos Fire Department said crews will remain on scene to monitor the unit and address any potential flare-ups until it can be fully decommissioned.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Luckily, there's a wellspring of soothing moisturizers and thick body creams on the market that target the symptoms of eczema and ease flare-ups.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 20 Jan. 2026
This helps to maintain healthy gut function and avoid chronic symptom flare-ups like bloating, stomach discomfort and general inflammation.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare-ups
Noun
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Some lingering light flurries will taper off through the day, but another system is expected to move through in the evening.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Snow flurries are blowing at an angle, the sky is a leaden grey, and visibility is poor.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian officials said powerful explosions and secondary detonations were recorded at the site, while the extent of damage was still being assessed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these explosions do not trigger a nuclear chain reaction.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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The robots were able to self-organize and divide tasks on their own, including splitting into teams to tackle separate fire outbreaks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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In fact, no additional outbreaks of severe to extreme cold are expected for the rest of the winter, according to AccuWeather long-range experts.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched an air travel civility campaign, noting that the FAA had seen a 400% increase of in-flight outbursts since 2019 and 13,800 unruly passenger incidents since 2021.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With 2026 aligning with the roughly 80-year rhythm of past outbursts, however, astronomers have shifted some attention to late June.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Serpell observes that even Pecola thrills to eruptions of beauty on a familiar rundown street that otherwise go unseen.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Black carbon has increased in recent decades with more ship traffic in the Arctic, and nearby Iceland has periodic volcanic eruptions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The best of the bunch includes on-trend styles—think cigarette jeans and high-rise flares—along with a pair of Oprah-worn, viral sweatpant jeans.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
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Since the end of skinny jeans' reign as the dominant denim shape in the early 2020s, loyalists have decried wide legs and flares, avowing to stick to their preferred silhouette regardless of the shifting trends.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Heathcliff arrives too late to say goodbye, and tearfully cradles her dead body as a montage of their passionate romance flashes across the screen.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Bulls failed in their attempt to construct a team around veterans through free agency and trades, briefly showing flashes of promise in the 2021-22 season before crashing back to earth.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Flare-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare-ups. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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