How to Use flare-up in a Sentence

flare-up

noun
  • There was one flare-up of petulance with 6:53 left in the game.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The flare-ups would last for about two weeks and then get better.
    — Korin Miller, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
  • That could end up in some flare-ups between the parties and the court.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Grease the grates with oil (not cooking spray, which can cause flare-ups).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • This way, the spot treatment can work its magic from the very start of a flare-up.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the early stages of RA, flare-ups tend to be short-lived and will resolve on their own.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024
  • Trim excess fat that could cause flare-ups while grilling steak.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • Early on in the flare-up, the group shared a rich and earthy-tasting homemade coq au vin.
    — Andrew Chapman, Longreads, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Embers had sparked tiny flare-ups on the school grounds, setting palm trees ablaze.
    — Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And clean grill grates can reduce the chance of a dangerous flare-up and extend the life of your grill.
    — Nicole Papantoniou and Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • But that has not prevented flare-ups over provenances in the years since.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Calming the itch enough to leave the area alone can make a marked difference in the length and severity of flare-ups.
    — Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The fabric will not catch fire or melt when near an open flame, so you’re protected in the case of any flare-ups.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Aging can also cause spine changes like bone spurs, which could lead to flare-ups.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Nexstar and DirecTV is the first flare-up between large-scale players in a few years.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 July 2023
  • Most people aren’t bothered by it, but a few have quit after flare-ups with him.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Talk to a healthcare provider if flare-ups continue or get worse.
    — Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Three times in the last three years there have been flare-ups between militants in Gaza and Israel.
    — Ben Wedeman, CNN, 17 May 2023
  • This helps maintain their skin health and minimize the risk of future flare-ups.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • And not to downplay the difficulty of living with a bad flare-up, but isn't melanoma worse?
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Prior to the final round of the Masters, Woods withdrew due to a flare-up of his plantar fasciitis.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Prior to the final round of the Masters, Woods withdrew due to a flare-up of his plantar fasciitis.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Salmon skin has enough fat stores to protect it from the heat; adding more with a piece this large could cause flare-ups that would burn the skin before the flesh is cooked through.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The best way to choose a body wash for eczema is to determine which ingredients have caused a flare-up in your past.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Couric shared a snapshot of what a flare-up typically looks like for her.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Despite her partner’s support, the flare-up took a toll on Nieves’ self esteem.
    — Tess Garcia, refinery29.com, 10 May 2023
  • Ground crews will stay on scene watching for any flare-ups as high winds and thunderstorms move into the area.
    — Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2024
  • However, the treatments above are good ways to prevent AD flare-ups.
    — Karen Pallarito, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
  • One bad flare-up caused me to be homeschooled the second semester of my junior year of high school.
    — Rickey Fayne, People.com, 13 May 2025
  • The flare-ups of violence at a few of these events don’t come from young people gathering.
    — Daquan Ford, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025

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