FLARES (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

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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The friendship between Affleck and Damon extends to their respective kids, with both families vacationing together and sharing social events.

— Valentina Dirindin, Vanity Fair, 18 July 2026
The new study extends that idea to quantum operations, specifically unitary gates.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of extends

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As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of expands

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Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of opens

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The film unfolds in a devout fishing community on Malaysia’s East Coast, following two young lovers, Jani and Melur, whose plans for the future are upended by an unplanned pregnancy, poverty and addiction, pushing Jani toward the drug trade.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
The courage Sullenberger wants to summon now is personal and intimate and unfolds in millions of families every day.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 18 July 2026

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