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 Sparks’ scoring trouble flared up in the second quarter just as Miles got hot.
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Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Skepticism of elections flared up recently in California after Trump made a baseless claim that Democrats were cheating to defeat a Republican candidate for governor and another for Los Angeles mayor.
—Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Crews were making the crash site safe for search and recovery teams to enter, after fires flared up overnight, said Mike Paoli, a spokesperson for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The sleeveless crew-neck dress featured a sculptural peplum bodice that flared around her upper thighs, which was layered over a floor-length column skirt underlay.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Firefighters attend a house which caught fire on Ligoniel Road, Belfast, as disorder flared during an anti-immigration demonstration organized in response to a stabbing attack in the city, June 9, 2026.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
While tensions occasionally flared between supporters and passersby, no major confrontations were reported.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Skepticism of elections flared up recently in California after Trump made a baseless claim that Democrats were cheating to defeat a Republican candidate for governor and another for Los Angeles mayor.
—Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Crews were making the crash site safe for search and recovery teams to enter, after fires flared up overnight, said Mike Paoli, a spokesperson for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The sleeveless crew-neck dress featured a sculptural peplum bodice that flared around her upper thighs, which was layered over a floor-length column skirt underlay.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Firefighters attend a house which caught fire on Ligoniel Road, Belfast, as disorder flared during an anti-immigration demonstration organized in response to a stabbing attack in the city, June 9, 2026.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
After showing signs of easing, hostilities flared up this week, pushing up oil prices again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
While tensions occasionally flared between supporters and passersby, no major confrontations were reported.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared
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The Coptic Fire has burned 1,680 acres and was 40% contained.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Last year, the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires burned a total of almost 50,000 acres in the Los Angeles area in January, but the state’s four biggest wildfires started in July and August.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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As the sun set, the grounds glowed with scarlet lights that illuminated the red ottomans in the seating and lounge areas, creating an almost theatrical atmosphere.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 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
Verb
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Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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Folarin Balogun stood at the podium and flashed a bright smile.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Only four days later, on March 21, another cosmic fragment blazed across the skies of Texas.—
Shawn Laatsch,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 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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