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 countries further flared in 2023, when Rodríguez’s predecessor, Maduro, threatened to annex the region by force after holding a referendum asking voters if Essequibo should be turned into a Venezuelan state.
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Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The closeness between Microsoft and OpenAI has flared up at other points.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Tensions flared in the Gulf over the weekend, as the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar all reported attacks from Iranian drones; a strike also briefly set a ship ablaze.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 May 2026
After heading to another location to continue partying, tempers flared again and about 25 people engaged in another brawl on the front lawn of the second home, whose owners were present at the time, witnesses told police.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
York’s hip flexor flared up, and Stewart pleaded with him to stop running.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Tempers flared in the third, with Parker Kelly getting into a scuffle with Matt Boldy and hitting the linesman with his glove.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Cellphone video taken by a witness shows Patterson yelling at the women as tempers flared.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The closeness between Microsoft and OpenAI has flared up at other points.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2026
Tensions flared in the Gulf over the weekend, as the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar all reported attacks from Iranian drones; a strike also briefly set a ship ablaze.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 May 2026
After heading to another location to continue partying, tempers flared again and about 25 people engaged in another brawl on the front lawn of the second home, whose owners were present at the time, witnesses told police.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
York’s hip flexor flared up, and Stewart pleaded with him to stop running.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Tempers flared in the third, with Parker Kelly getting into a scuffle with Matt Boldy and hitting the linesman with his glove.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Cellphone video taken by a witness shows Patterson yelling at the women as tempers flared.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared
Verb
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Two students at the North Crowley 9th Grade Campus were burned Thursday, May 7, in an altercation.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Firefighters found the the victim’s badly burned body in the back of the house, according to FDNY.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Feldstein glowed in a pink lacy dress, smiling as her wife Roberts placed a hand on her stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Verb
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As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands and the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Corona del Mar’s Sofia Szymanowski flashed her improvement in the 100 breaststroke.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Over the past few weeks, Rushing flashed a similar edge, an emerging personality, at age 25.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Palm team — Jeff Hawkson, Donna Dubinsky and Ed Colligan — blazed the trail for handheld devices and smartphones.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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But something else was happening, too — skepticism blazed across even mainstream spaces.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
Verb
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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His helmet’s gold face mask gleamed in the afternoon sun.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
8 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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