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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
took medication to prevent a flare-up of her asthma
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as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
there's no need for an angry flare-up, as we'll take care of the problem immediately
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Recent Examples of flare (up)
Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
Eczema flare-ups often look different on darker skin, with a dark brown, purple, or ashen gray hue instead of redness.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
The bill — which now goes to the Senate — could increase the U.S. government’s debt by trillions and widen the deficit at a time when fears of a flare-up in inflation due higher tariffs are already weighing on bond prices and boosting yields.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 22 May 2025
In lupus—where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue—this modulation may help reduce flare-ups and symptom severity.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Noun
No matter how rational Indian and Pakistani leaders may be, the risk of miscalculation or misunderstanding in the absence of reliable crisis communication channels makes every future flare-up more dangerous.
—Aqil Shah, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2025
Eczema flare-ups often look different on darker skin, with a dark brown, purple, or ashen gray hue instead of redness.
—Lynya Floyd, Allure, 23 May 2025
The bill — which now goes to the Senate — could increase the U.S. government’s debt by trillions and widen the deficit at a time when fears of a flare-up in inflation due higher tariffs are already weighing on bond prices and boosting yields.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 22 May 2025
In lupus—where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue—this modulation may help reduce flare-ups and symptom severity.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
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Target also said its first-quarter performance was affected by negative reactions to its pullback on diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) in January, which angered some loyal customers who have long praised the company's commitment to inclusiveness.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But the decision angered supporters of diversity and inclusion policies, who felt blindsided by Target.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Violent riots erupted across the U.K. after the attack, in which mosques and migrant accommodation were largely targeted.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Kirst, who did not notch a goal or an assist in the team’s 11-9 win against No. 5 seed Penn State on Saturday, erupted for game highs in both goals (six) and points (seven).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
Noun
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On May 25, Mercury will zip into the curious and chatty sign of Gemini, bringing a flurry of messages and insight Comments Hang tight, because Mercury in Gemini is about to turn up the volume on all the chatter!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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After falling behind 2-0 in the series on the road, and looking vastly overmatched in the process, the Timberwolves returned home and finally punched back, putting together a flurry that staggered the Thunder for the first time in the series.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The location was evidently a sacred place where the ancient buried their dead and saber-tooth tigers snarled.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The cages help shelter the vulnerable young oysters, and keep them from sinking into the mud, serving the function of oyster reefs, which once rose above the surface of the Chesapeake in some places, snarling passing ships.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Russia on Sunday fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Ukraine's Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, according to Ukraine’s air force.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Russia on Sunday fired a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys targeting Ukraine’s Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions, Ukraine’s air force said.—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Short bursts of revenue can flatter results but may not create lasting value, so make decisions with a long horizon in mind.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The successful challenge appeared to give Florida a burst of energy, but the Panthers could not convert on any of their chances in the shutout loss.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Damon Valdez singled in the fourth run of the inning and singled in a run in the Griffins’ four-run outburst in the sixth.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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William followed up a Day 1 bagel with a 24-point outburst in Day 2, while Bates shot 1 of 6 on the first day but scored 19 points on eight shots on the second day.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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