FLARING (OUT) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

flaring (out)

verb

Definition of flaring (out)

present participle of flare (out)

as in stretching (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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To solve the dearth of heirs, government ministers have proposed reinstating former branches of the royal family, thereby expanding the pool of male successors.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
While Rodriguez and other supporters have pushed to preserve the unit, critics of expanding Sheriff’s Office funding argue that the county should instead invest in social and community services.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of expanding

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States like Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota are prime viewing locations for a G1 storm, with a G2 potentially extending visibility to states further south, including Oregon and New York.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Despite its streamlined simplicity and modest spec, the Lightcamp is ultimately a more comprehensive conversion than the typical camper kit, extending into permanent base van modification.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

Definition of extending

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Tuesday’s series-opening win over the White Sox, coupled with an Orioles loss, moved Boston out of the American League East cellar and up to fourth place.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Today both an official opening press conference and the opening ceremony signaled the arrival of the Esports World Cup in Paris, even if the in-game action had started last week.

— Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of opening

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Advertisement But once game time kicked off, Wahl would have made a point of paying close attention to the action unfolding, to prepare his piece on the game.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026
On the day of the party, my husband and I were up early, arranging tables and unfolding chairs.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of unfolding

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flaring (out)

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