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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared (up)
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Her visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which its nearest neighbors see as an homage to Japan’s past wartime aggressions, have also angered both of those nations.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025 -
One of the first things Kelly did was choose not to retain longtime strength coach Tommy Moffitt, which angered people around here at the time.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Investigators believe gunfire erupted after an ICE officer confronted the suspect’s vehicle and smashed a window with their service weapon, a law enforcement source said.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Car buyers may face elevated prices and a shortage of some vehicles due to a supply chain snarled by tariffs and challenges accessing crucial materials, some industry experts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Air travel was snarled during the more than month-long government shutdown that ended in January 2019, hours after a shortfall of air traffic controllers disrupted flights in the New York area.—
Lillian Rizzo,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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But then, in the second group phase — consisting of four groups of three, in the first 24-team World Cup — Italy exploded into life despite a very tough draw, defeating holders Argentina and favourites Brazil.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles' passing offense exploded in Week 7 against Minnesota for a season-high 316 passing yards in the 28-22 win on the road.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The fire broke out in June 2024 when Stephen Kuehl and his family stayed at a rental cabin in Juneau County.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Protests broke out in response to the shooting, and the then-governor deployed the National Guard for several days in response to the unrest.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The pair also snapped a sweet photo together at the reception, both smiling ear to ear for the shot.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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In some images snapped inside the event, Gellar topped off her look with a polished black blazer.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 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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Perry glared back at them but did not reply.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Tennessee's gamble blew up in its face.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Originally free and meant for neighborhood children, the attraction blew up in popularity, so the family took it commercial in 2016, setting up in a shopping mall parking lot.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 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 27 Oct. 2025.
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