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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Chicago is, to its core, a music city, with a heritage that extends far beyond the reputation of, say, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
But the power of the family concept extends well beyond ownership into the organization’s operating model.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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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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Rather than focusing first on science, the video opens with genuine reactions from eclipse observers, highlighting an experience that many describe as life-changing.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Waits also appears in Martin McDonagh’s next movie, Wild Horse Nine, which opens on November 6 and places him opposite John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, and Parker Posey.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of opens

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Cohen added that showcasing the local food scene and culture alongside all the drama that unfolds on a trip has become essential to these episodes.

— Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Measurement platforms such as Tubular Labs evaluate creator performance across measurement windows of one, three, seven and 30 days because creator influence unfolds over time rather than in a single moment.

— Zoe Soon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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