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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
From redness and irritation to dryness and flare-ups, sensitive skin can make even simple routines feel complicated.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The multiday effort has been full of challenges for firefighters, with fiery flare-ups shooting up from the building whose roof is covered with solar panels.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
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James Ward,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The multiday effort has been full of challenges for firefighters with fiery flare-ups.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The American Lung Association echoes that guidance, noting that artificial scents trigger flare-ups for people with asthma and COPD alike.
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Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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
Be prepared for flare-ups and sticking.
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CBS News,
28 May 2026
Firefighters remained on the scene overnight to prevent flare-ups.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The multiday effort has been full of challenges for firefighters, with fiery flare-ups shooting up from the building whose roof is covered with solar panels.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
—
James Ward,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
The multiday effort has been full of challenges for firefighters with fiery flare-ups.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The American Lung Association echoes that guidance, noting that artificial scents trigger flare-ups for people with asthma and COPD alike.
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Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
This has raised the risk of fires incurring heavy financial costs, and that of flare-ups engulfing people’s livelihoods.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Be prepared for flare-ups and sticking.
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CBS News,
28 May 2026
Firefighters remained on the scene overnight to prevent flare-ups.
—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare-ups
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Even then, there are flurries of intense activity.
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The players rotated quickly, setting flurries of picks and cutting, creating space by driving to the basket, stretching the defense to the point of breaking, and then flinging the ball to the open man in the corner.
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Another toxic chemical crisis A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse triggered an ammonia leak, explosions and shelter-in-place orders across Eastside neighborhoods.
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Moscow’s mayor said air defenses shot down nearly 200 drones, as videos circulating on social media showed explosions and smoke billowing across the Russian capital.
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That monitoring period was set because symptoms of hantavirus have taken as long as 42 days to appear in previous outbreaks.
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Other factors, including the early stages of hurricane season and periodic Saharan dust outbreaks, can also influence conditions, but are less consistent drivers at this range.
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There have been intermittent outbursts of violence against immigrants since then.
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Police said Poirier continued making verbal outbursts and took an aggressive stance toward officers.
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Focaccia bursts with the flavors of a Chicago hot dog.
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The presence of this ultraviolet light, and the star-forming history of the cluster producing it, suggests that bursts of star formation contributed to waves of ionizing radiation that gradually cleared out the opaque neutral hydrogen.
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The hotel staff can help direct you to info about eruptions, closures, and options for outdoor experiences.
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During The Great Dying, massive volcanic eruptions triggered catastrophic climate changes that altered the planet’s entire biosphere.
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And, in a number of cases, researchers have found evidence that this is happening, with one case of an extremely young star emitting flares seemingly in response to the orbit of its innermost planet.
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The event was cut short on Tuesday night, with organizers intervening due to the use of fireworks and smoke flares.
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Set a little back from the sea, there are flashes of blue on property; better views (and stunning sunsets) from the rooftop Bougainvillea Bar; plus a private club on the public beach, a few minutes away and reached by hotel shuttle.
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.
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“Flare-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare-ups. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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