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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
Such flaring activity does not necessarily indicate physical damage to the sites from the Houthi strikes. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 Additional disruptions outside the strait are also flaring up. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 July 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
  • They are literally made loud enough to rally troops from a long distance.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The actual blast of the ram’s horn is loud, but not loud enough to rouse me from my stress blackout.
    — Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Verb
  • Best rooms are in lower level, deluxe cabins with river rock, wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These motors help drive power to the wheels of the vehicle without burning much fuel.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For tummy time, little ones can enjoy the bright mat, noisy maracas and activity toys.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of noisy
Verb
  • Yet underneath the glowing case studies lies a quiet crisis, which is AI fatigue.
    — Khadim Batti, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Give yourself the treat of waking up with amazing hair and skin with this mulberry silk pillowcase, which has over 10,000 glowing reviews at Amazon.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • This past weekend saw Monterey Car Week at perhaps its most excessive ever.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The ranchers said the park service saddled them with excessive rules and regulations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • The glaring issue, however, is that Ottawa’s prospect pool has completely dried up behind them.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • One glaring drawback is that BMI doesn’t measure what proportion of a person’s weight is fat versus muscle, bone, or other tissues.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • Tottenham, repressed for so long in their spending and ambition, are suddenly flashing the cash like a slot machine, dropping £237million ($324m) already.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The best Catskills hotels and Hudson Valley retreats offer a quiet respite from the flashing lights of the city and a place to check in with your thoughts after a busy work season.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • In any case, this Atlanta fight night is blazing hot and Tesehki and Big Lex have carved their piece of the pie.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, wildfires have been blazing uncontrollably, most notably this week in the New Forest in southern England.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blazing

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