1
as in angered
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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2
as in erupted
to develop suddenly and violently
my allergies always flare up in the spring
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The remark angered lawmakers on both sides of the aisle at the time, and it was quickly walked back.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Opposition to the war grew in Australia along with the Palestinian death toll, and last September the government angered Israeli leaders by supporting other like-minded Western nations, including Canada and the United Kingdom, by formally recognizing Palestinian statehood.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a wild, lengthy brawl erupted between the two bitter rivals, adding to this simmering feud.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Jaguars led 43-41 going into the final period but the Grizzlies erupted for a 16-0 run to open a 57-43 advantage with about 3 1/2 minutes left in regulation.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Northwest Indiana could see over six inches of lake-effect snow by Thursday morning, while a snow squall snarled Chicago's Wednesday morning commute.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Covid pandemic snarled airplane assembly at both Boeing and its chief rival, Airbus, with supply chain delays and loss of experienced workers, even after the worst of the health crisis subsided.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Nelson’s first goal of the game gave the visitors a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period before Minnesota exploded for seven scores in the middle frame.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Revenues surged, subscriber numbers exploded, and the stock price rose accordingly.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But an explosive row broke out between the hierarchy and Nuno, who felt the squad was unequipped for the schedule’s demands.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities confirmed at least six people were injured Wednesday after a shooting broke out during a teenager's funeral in Ferguson, Missouri.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and the New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just inside the front door of a Circle K convenience store, the district manager glared at a small kiosk.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
17 Dec. 2025
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New Amy spent the first season being glared at by most of the staff, because Old Amy was 10 times worse than that colleague who keeps reheating fish in the microwave.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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Kate initially split from Williams in November 2023 but the couple quietly got back together a few months later, after love triangle drama involving another influencer, Sophia LaCorte, blew up online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Flared (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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