as in loud
excessively showy
flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town
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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
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Red dwarfs are also prone to violently flaring and the outpouring of radiation from them can strip an atmosphere clean off a planet.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Sure, there are energetic flaring conditions where the Sun does temporarily emit gamma-rays, but those are rare and inconsistent.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
More than half the approved permanent flaring exemptions went to Endeavor, which merged with the $40 billion Diamondback Energy in September 2024.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The leader places a Metolius TCU, an unstable and extremely outdated piece of gear, in a flaring crumbly crack—and skips a nice bolt one foot below for no apparent reason.
—Kate Kelleghan, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
This year there have been multiple flaring incidents, including planned flaring that occurred during maintenance work in February and several weeks in April and May.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The new restrictions come three months after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran that grew into a continuing, occasionally flaring war in the region.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The explosive preview opens during a cast trip, where tempers are already flaring.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The armed violence in Cité Soleil and the neighboring Cul-de-Sac plain has been flaring up on and off since February.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management was notified by refinery officials Monday morning about the flaring event Sunday.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
With tensions flaring and the ceasefire due to expire midweek, Pakistan was pushing for talks to resume Tuesday as planned.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The refinery uses flaring to burn off excess gases to manage pressure within the equipment.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16-25 and reaches its peak overnight on April 21-22, when up to 18 shooting stars may be seen flaring to life each hour in the early spring sky, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Red dwarfs are also prone to violently flaring and the outpouring of radiation from them can strip an atmosphere clean off a planet.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Sure, there are energetic flaring conditions where the Sun does temporarily emit gamma-rays, but those are rare and inconsistent.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
More than half the approved permanent flaring exemptions went to Endeavor, which merged with the $40 billion Diamondback Energy in September 2024.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
The leader places a Metolius TCU, an unstable and extremely outdated piece of gear, in a flaring crumbly crack—and skips a nice bolt one foot below for no apparent reason.
—Kate Kelleghan, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
This year there have been multiple flaring incidents, including planned flaring that occurred during maintenance work in February and several weeks in April and May.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Verb
Warsh's first test Warsh is stepping in as Fed chief with a major challenge on his hands, given that inflation is flaring due to the impact of the Iran war on energy prices.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The new restrictions come three months after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran that grew into a continuing, occasionally flaring war in the region.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The explosive preview opens during a cast trip, where tempers are already flaring.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
The armed violence in Cité Soleil and the neighboring Cul-de-Sac plain has been flaring up on and off since February.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management was notified by refinery officials Monday morning about the flaring event Sunday.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
With tensions flaring and the ceasefire due to expire midweek, Pakistan was pushing for talks to resume Tuesday as planned.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The refinery uses flaring to burn off excess gases to manage pressure within the equipment.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16-25 and reaches its peak overnight on April 21-22, when up to 18 shooting stars may be seen flaring to life each hour in the early spring sky, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The thought swings through her, like a burning stick through night air.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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But as Houston Methodist’s fitness team explains, burning fat during a workout isn’t the same as losing body fat overall.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Low noise levels for quiet cleaning Most people assume that pressure washers are noisy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Google’s Fitbit Air is a breath of fresh air in a suffocatingly noisy tech landscape.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From its glowing critical reception to its significant awards recognition, the series resonated with UK audiences in a way that felt truly profound.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Environmental stressors can include insufficient water, high temperatures, excessive moisture and/or nitrogen, severe pruning, or root damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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O’Hara was an outsider brought in with a mandate to reform the police department after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to federal and state investigative findings of excessive force and racist policing practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Soto’s glaring 15-year contract aside, Stearns has not signed any player to a deal longer than three years.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The contradiction is especially glaring given the growing focus on chronic disease, obesity, and declining health outcomes among American children.—
Sam Raus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In what could end up being the most disastrous setback in the history of Blue Origin, its massive launch vehicle blew up May 28 in a fiery blast that briefly colored the Florida sky orange and sent blazing fireballs cascading into the night.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Brown played receiver at West Virginia, spent two seasons in the NFL as a return man, and was best known for his blazing speed and for once beating Devin Hester, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and the NFL’s return touchdown record holder, in a race.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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