flare (out)

verb

Definition of flare (out)next
as in to spread (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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  1. expand
  2. extend
  3. open
  4. unfold
Verb
  • Republican lawmakers are still hashing out what will be included in the first reconciliation package, although most expect the bill to be primarily focused on extending or expanding 2017-era tax cuts, at a minimum.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Malayalam feature marks KVN’s entry into the language as the production house continues expanding its pan-Indian footprint.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of expand
Verb
  • He was set to retire in January, however, the ongoing conflict has extended his term.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The cost range for this approach extends from $5.1 billion to $7.1 billion.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of extend
Verb
  • Automation at the plant, which opened during the pandemic five years ago, has resulted in fewer finger injuries, near total lemon usage (up from 40% when done manually), and saved around 10,000 labor hours per day.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But the future of Brady & Fox, which Brady opened in 2022 at 751 E. 63rd St., remained uncertain.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of open
Verb
  • Stay informed with the latest news, analysis and official statements as events unfold.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The incident, which unfolded around 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fairfield Inn in the Meadowlands, sparked a multi-agency response, which included members of the East Rutherford Police and Fire Departments as well as Bergen County Regional SWAT Team’s county patrol units.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of unfold
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Thesaurus Entries Near flare (out)

flared (up)

flare (out)

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“Flare (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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