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adjective

ˈfler-iŋ How to pronounce flaring (audio)
Definition of flaringnext
as in loud
excessively showy flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town

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flaring

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verb

present participle of flare
as in burning
to shine with a bright harsh light floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison

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Recent Examples of flaring
Adjective
After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025 Endeavor also applied for the longest flaring permit — 6,300 days, or more than 17 years. — ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Keep your spine neutral, let your elbows track back at a 45-degree angle rather than flaring sideways, and maintain control throughout. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2026 Named after fast-flying birds, the telescope could quickly pivot to observe blink-and-you-miss-it cosmic events like flaring black holes. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring
  1. loud
  2. burning
  3. noisy
  4. glowing
  5. excessive
  6. glaring
  7. flashing
  8. blazing
Adjective
  • Jalen Brunson remains one of the best closers in the league, and the Garden crowd will be loud for a national TV game.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Opt for fun colors like pink or a loud animal print that instantly makes the look feel more intentional—and party-appropriate to boot!
    — Rosana Lai, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of loud
Verb
  • The abuse included shooting him with a BB gun, burning his genitals and forcing him to eat cat feces.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As does a spot of blood on a piece of white cloth, or a burning red lantern on a pile of snow.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • In 2025, Google’s Craig Gidney published research suggesting RSA-2048 could theoretically be factored with fewer than one million noisy physical qubits under specific engineering assumptions, a dramatic reduction from previous estimates.
    — Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Part of the fun of seeking out sandhill cranes is seeing and hearing their big, noisy flocks.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of noisy
Verb
  • This nebula, called the Red Spider Nebula, is scuttling around space while its central star, glowing bright red in the middle, ejects bursts of gas and dust.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • The lack of transparency in the incentives’ application process, alongside excessive bureaucracy and uncertainty, remain issues, although Japanese industry folk have similar complaints about applying for export support.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Wolf of Wall Street, the Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie movie about Belfort’s wild and excessive life as a New York stockbroker and boiler room boss, was released through Paramount Pictures.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • All three have suffered significant injuries, turning that unit from a Panthers strength into a glaring weakness.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The problems — an inconsistent pass rush, short-yardage struggles and too many penalties — have been glaring.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • Groups gather in private rooms lined with flashing lights and TV monitors, pick up the microphone and sing with abandon into the early morning hours.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The cameras detect vehicles that break the law by passing the school buses when the stop sign and lights are flashing, capturing video evidence that is then reviewed by citation officers before a citation is issued.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • To bring Glaspell’s work blazing back onto the contemporary stage is an exciting and worthy goal — but oof, that work needs work.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lorraine Eiler stood in the blazing August sun, surrounded by reporters, to offer a warning.
    — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blazing

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“Flaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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