1
as in having a fit
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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2
as in blazing (up)
to develop suddenly and violently
my allergies always flare up in the spring
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring (up)
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On Monday, a foot of snow piled up in the Great Lakes, snarling travel and forcing business closures.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025 -
Meanwhile, Carpenter plays Emily in a persuasive, snarling manner that's both chilling and heartbreaking — and the farmhouse in the middle of nowhere serves as the perfect crime scene.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since Assad’s ousting, Syria has seen flare-ups of deadly sectarian violence, with clashes erupting between security forces and those loyal to the former president, including in Syria’s coastal Latakia region in March.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Moments later, the plane’s left wing reportedly caught fire and an engine detached, sending the wide-body freighter crashing to the ground and erupting into a fireball.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why the Springsteen arguments are blowing up like the Chicken Man.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since then, her phone has been blowing up.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Down 13 in the fourth quarter of Game 3, Wade fueled an epic comeback win, exploding for 42 points and 13 rebounds, putting the team on his back.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Its schools are ranked among the best in Texas, and the job market is exploding, with jobs in information technology, finance, and healthcare on the rise.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sold by MoreThan Films, a buzz title at September Venice Days, now breaking out abroad.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Microsoft first started breaking out Azure revenue growth last quarter.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s tariffs have backfired in numerous ways, including by angering US farmers – a key voting bloc – and creating a rare-earth shortage.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Following physical and emotional abuse, Lafferty became an anxious child who was constantly afraid of angering adults around her.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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During one Nuggets run late in the second quarter, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sat motionless for several possessions, glaring straight ahead while displaying a look of disgust.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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One glaring weakness is in the hotel sector, with deal value down 30% in September compared with the same month in 2024.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Flaring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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