flares (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of flare (out)
as in stretches (out)
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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  1. extends
  2. expands
  3. opens
  4. unfolds
Verb
  • For Speraw, the opportunity extends well beyond a few weeks in the summer of 2028.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to figures compiled for this story, some 330,735 Haitian nationals had received TPS approval in the United States as of March 31, though advocates say that the universe of people affected extends well beyond that official number.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of extends
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  • Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the latest twist comes as the war expands and threatens even greater fallout for the global economy.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of expands
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  • Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This is strong energy for teaching, writing, planning a trip, or sharing a perspective that opens the room.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of opens
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  • Tune in to see as the action unfolds from Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This is often considered the peak season for the migration, as the drama of the Mara River crossings unfolds.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolds
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“Flares (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flares%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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