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
  • Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extends
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  • As artificial intelligence capital expenditure expands, market attention extends beyond fundraising capacity and buyback sustainability to whether this investment cycle can persist, and how much volatility a slowdown might induce.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • More persistent cases may be treated with a procedure that expands the joint capsule or, less commonly, surgery.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of expands
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  • That again, opens a door to our culture that makes content more accessible.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Every episode opens with a hook designed to create immediate emotional investment, such as a cliffhanger, a conflict or a reveal.
    — Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of opens
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  • As the evening unfolds, casual remarks sharpen, silences deepen, and every polished courtesy seems to carry another meaning.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Neither flag moves or changes as the story of two marines accused of murder and defended by a hotshot junior lawyer — known to most as a young Tom Cruise from the 1992 movie, Sorkin’s first — unfolds between them.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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