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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Tit-for-tat levies reached triple digits on both sides at one point this year, snarling supply chains.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Sep. 2025
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The shooting marks another instance of gun violence erupting at a place in the US not usually prone to danger.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Foliage remains evergreen through winter, with flowers starting to open in late winter and erupting through spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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There was the challenge spit take, and then back at camp she unfortunately got caught on camera blowing up chunks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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After three seasons of blowing up the patriarchy from the inside, the women finally get their seat at the table.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong — The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx to issue an apology.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The exploding market of phone users also propelled the massive growth of social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cuban officials on Friday said that Joanne Chesimard, who was convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Havana decades after breaking out of prison and escaping to the communist island.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Raised in New York, Donnelly immersed herself in musical theater from a young age before breaking out on screen in Zombies and later starring in ABC's American Housewife.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dwight also declines that, angering Ray.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
21 Sep. 2025
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Declaring bankruptcy allowed the church to freeze all of its pending lawsuits, angering victims’ attorneys who repeatedly have accused Bishop Michael Barber of trying to stall.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the issues were glaring against Cleveland.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amplifying the glaring lack of run production was Early’s second gem in as many career games in the majors.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Flaring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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