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
Tensions between the two flared again recently when the mayor shut down her suggestion to freeze, rather than cut, 17 vacant firefighting positions.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The injury flared up on Schanuel on May 23, and he was diagnosed with tendonitis last Thursday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Lipa paired the thigh-length design, which subtly flared around her hips, with a matching midi-length skirt that featured a subtle high-low design.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Before she was associated with the leather Hermès bag that bears her name, the actor was known for accessorizing her sunny smile and flared jeans with a charming basket bag.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 May 2026
Meanwhile, hostilities have flared back up, with the United States and Iran trading military strikes.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
His left shoulder flared up during a rehab assignment at Durham earlier this month resulting in a setback with no timetable for taking the field again.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The column-style dress stayed narrow until the bottom of the skirt, which flared slightly.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The injury flared up on Schanuel on May 23, and he was diagnosed with tendonitis last Thursday.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Lipa paired the thigh-length design, which subtly flared around her hips, with a matching midi-length skirt that featured a subtle high-low design.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Before she was associated with the leather Hermès bag that bears her name, the actor was known for accessorizing her sunny smile and flared jeans with a charming basket bag.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 30 May 2026
Meanwhile, hostilities have flared back up, with the United States and Iran trading military strikes.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
His left shoulder flared up during a rehab assignment at Durham earlier this month resulting in a setback with no timetable for taking the field again.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The column-style dress stayed narrow until the bottom of the skirt, which flared slightly.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared
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The company typically sends the MMA waste off to a facility in Arizona, where it is burned to generate heat and energy, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Dallas Fire-Rescue also shared photos that showed crews hosing down the charred remains of the complex, where debris and burned wood littered the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The Sphere glowed yellow behind the stands.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Feldstein glowed in a pink lacy dress, smiling as her wife placed a hand on her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Roki Sasaki flashed triple-digit velocity for the first time this season, but battled erratic command.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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By the time the dust had settled, the now-infamous scoreline of 13-9 flashed on the JumboTron, and West Virginia had effectively played themselves out of title contention.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Coulombe blazed through a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth on eight pitches.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The fires blazed near Interstate 84 between mileposts 13 and 17 and between Southeast 8th and 9th avenues off of Sand Hollow Road, according to a news release, after a powerful storm system with high, damaging winds blew through the Treasure Valley.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The 4,202-pipe organ gleamed over us.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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An infinity-edge pool stretches toward the horizon, while expansive Ipe wood decks, flamed granite terraces, and an outdoor kitchen frame sweeping bay views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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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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