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
The backup big man has missed four games because of a back injury that started earlier this season and recently flared up against.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 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
Tensions flared throughout the discussion.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The incredibly protective Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump LLP founding partner passed away in 2021 — not long before this Jackson estate civil war flared up.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The injury flared back up six games into his tenure with the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The issue flared up again last month, as court filings showed Lake signed official documents in late January and early February as acting CEO.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Major popular unrest flared up late last year and was put down with massive loss of life (perhaps as many as 30,000 killed).
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
Andrew Wiggins missed the game with knee tendinitis that has flared up in recent days, leaving Miami without two starters.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 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
Tensions flared throughout the discussion.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
The incredibly protective Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump LLP founding partner passed away in 2021 — not long before this Jackson estate civil war flared up.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
The injury flared back up six games into his tenure with the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The issue flared up again last month, as court filings showed Lake signed official documents in late January and early February as acting CEO.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
Major popular unrest flared up late last year and was put down with massive loss of life (perhaps as many as 30,000 killed).
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
Andrew Wiggins missed the game with knee tendinitis that has flared up in recent days, leaving Miami without two starters.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared
Verb
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Such engines typically use shockwaves to compress air (not turbines), and fuel is burned while the engine is moving at supersonic speeds.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Parts of those neighborhoods were burned by the massive wildfire that destroyed much of Lahaina in 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So Prairie View drifted into the night, and Tampa glowed for the Gators.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Jokić glared at Williams before the two were eventually separated.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the final three minutes of regulation Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Ehlers flashed that ability, dangling his way through the Penguins to enter the offensive zone and pick up an assist on K’Andre Miller’s tying goal.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The leading candidate is Jordan Turner, while Levelle Bailey has also flashed.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Drawing from her experiences working as a crime reporter and then in the Virginia medical examiner’s office, Cornwell blazed a new trail in the traditionally male crime thriller genre.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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Maybe hunters had blazed it out from a fly-in cabin on a lake.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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