flared (out)

verb

past tense of flare (out)
as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared (out)
  1. expanded
  2. extended
  3. opened
  4. unfolded
Verb
  • As Greenwood expanded, sections K, T and 3 in the northern portion of the cemetery became the final resting places for generations of Black Orlandoans, including veterans who had bravely served their country.
    — Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Political Condemnation Widens Condemnation has expanded beyond the officials who spoke out earlier in the week.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • The state expanded the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million last year, and extended the program through 2030.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Connor McDavid scored a goal and extended his NHL record season-opening assists streak to 15 games, powering the Edmonton Oilers past the New York Rangers 4-1 on Sunday.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • Sergei Murashov made 26 saves as Pittsburgh opened a three-game California trip with just its third win in 11 games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Colorado's Loveland Ski Area opened its doors for the 2026-2027 season on Saturday.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of opened
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  • How Wednesday’s incident unfolded Hunt said that some people affiliated with Migra Watch, which monitors ICE through NorCal Resist, followed immigration agents to the Moss building earlier Wednesday before Masias’ detainment and hospitalization.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators determined that the encounter likely involved predatory behavior, although officials did not elaborate on how the attack unfolded.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of unfolded
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“Flared (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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