as in burned
to shine with a bright harsh light
floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison
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Recent Examples of flared
Just six of those came in the second half and the Bruins took better care of the ball while running their offense more efficiently, but sloppy play and frustration have flared up despite the Bruins’ veteran leadership.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Numerous travel warnings have been issued for Americans considering travel across the region over the past month as tensions have flared.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
And with that, a conflict that has flared on and off for decades reignited.
—NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Public resistance flared after the cataclysmic 1986 Chernobyl and 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdowns.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Tensions between China and Japan flared further this week after a Japanese army officer was accused of breaking into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Nearly every gourmet cupcake company from that era has dramatically flared out and died—except one.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Castle was a late scratch after his hip flared up during warm-ups.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Substance star looked like a bird of paradise in a custom Gucci gown that was covered in black and emerald feathers that flared out at the neckline and hem.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Numerous travel warnings have been issued for Americans considering travel across the region over the past month as tensions have flared.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
And with that, a conflict that has flared on and off for decades reignited.
—NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Public resistance flared after the cataclysmic 1986 Chernobyl and 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdowns.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Tensions between China and Japan flared further this week after a Japanese army officer was accused of breaking into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Nearly every gourmet cupcake company from that era has dramatically flared out and died—except one.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Castle was a late scratch after his hip flared up during warm-ups.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
The Substance star looked like a bird of paradise in a custom Gucci gown that was covered in black and emerald feathers that flared out at the neckline and hem.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared
Verb
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During his testimony, Fonfara said these fraudulent over-redemptions have burned a $14 million dollar hole in distributors’ pockets.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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When firefighters first arrived, the blaze had burned about 50 acres.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tournament logos glowed on the massive video boards mounted on either side of the building, a constant reminder that a new phase of the season has begun.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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So Prairie View drifted into the night, and Tampa glowed for the Gators.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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From the front passenger seat, Orlando businessman Jimmy Hewitt turned around and glared at Williams.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Judge and Stanton exhibited premium power, Schlittler flashed premium stuff.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But Ware has had an up and down second NBA season that has flashed his intriguing potential as a three-and-D 7-footer at times and also has had Spoelstra publicly calling him out and challenging him other times.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ever since Hogan blazed the trail with his success against Gawker, ordinary Americans have increasingly turned to third-party funders, who typically front the costs of a lawsuit in exchange for a share of any recovery, for help taking on billion-dollar corporations with armies of lawyers.—
George Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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When the Bay Bridge art lights display blazed again after a three-year hiatus, one San Francisco residence held one of the best seats in the city to see the 50,000-LED installation.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Finish with a cremaet, Valencian coffee flamed with rum infused with lemon and cinnamon.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Look for notes of cherry, brown sugar, black pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, and flamed orange peel.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Flared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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