1
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
This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
But even after this evacuation, the 911 call log and the new county report show sheriff’s deputies responded to an increasing number of spot fires and flare-ups that continued to creep farther west.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Be prepared for flare-ups and sticking.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Firefighters remained on the scene overnight to prevent flare-ups.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The string of flare-ups completely bucked the momentum of the 2025 third-round pick’s rookie season, as Bryant was establishing himself as a near-irreplaceable piece in Denver’s offense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Grills naturally have hot spots, cooler areas, flare-ups, and uneven heat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Ultraviolet therapy paired with certain oral medications can reduce skin flare-ups.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 May 2026
Indoor air quality concerns spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and have stayed top of mind through wildfire seasons and allergy flare-ups — making the best hepa air purifier search one of the most common questions home shoppers ask.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 June 2026
But even after this evacuation, the 911 call log and the new county report show sheriff’s deputies responded to an increasing number of spot fires and flare-ups that continued to creep farther west.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Be prepared for flare-ups and sticking.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Firefighters remained on the scene overnight to prevent flare-ups.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The string of flare-ups completely bucked the momentum of the 2025 third-round pick’s rookie season, as Bryant was establishing himself as a near-irreplaceable piece in Denver’s offense.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Grills naturally have hot spots, cooler areas, flare-ups, and uneven heat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Ultraviolet therapy paired with certain oral medications can reduce skin flare-ups.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 May 2026
Indoor air quality concerns spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and have stayed top of mind through wildfire seasons and allergy flare-ups — making the best hepa air purifier search one of the most common questions home shoppers ask.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare-ups
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The checkup came amid mounting scrutiny of the president's health, particularly given recent flurries of late-night social media posts, as well as his at-times tired demeanor during official meetings.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Snow flurries began at that elevation on Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Some were awakened by explosions; others pulled back their curtains in the early hours to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Although more than 20 Ebola outbreaks have taken place in Congo and Uganda, the Bundibugyo virus has been rare.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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As population growth drives animal-to-human disease transmission, outbreaks like the current one will become more frequent, requiring a sustained level of vigilance that cuts across sectors.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The device does not try to impress in short bursts.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Most radio-producing objects release bursts that last for mere seconds or less, but long-period radio transients, about a dozen of which are known, produce radio waves in bursts lasting from minutes to over an hour.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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There’s a certain predictability to the plots in a Taylor Sheridan production — a kind of slow, relentless grind from crisis to crisis, punctuated by occasional eruptions of violence.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The Island of Hawaii features three famous volcanoes — Kilauea with its spectacular eruptions, Mauna Kea and its spectacular sunsets, and Mauna Loa, the world’s highest mountain when measured from its underwater base to the summit.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The trio of flares that left the sun a couple of days ago were each expelled from the star at slightly different angles, all within a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service's Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Police were pelted with chairs, cans, rocks and flares late Tuesday by some of the hundreds who attended a protest in the southern English coast city of Southampton, where Henry Nowak was killed in December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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There have been flashes, but the offense needs Pasquantino and Perez to play up to expectations day in and day out.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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As Wiley entered menopause and experienced the hot flashes, hair-thinning, and other physical symptoms that come with it, her straightening treatment—once a moment for pampering—became an exhausting chore.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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“Flare-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare-ups. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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