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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)
Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
During an acute flare-up, doctors typically recommend a low-fiber or liquid diet to reduce the strain on the colon.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Still, the aftershocks of devastating hurricanes, wars, geopolitical flare-ups, and even US policy actions could present risks to the current disinflationary path, economists say.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Additional concerns from reusing towels are skin irritation that can cause eczema or atopic dermatitis flare-ups, fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, infectious diseases like conjunctivitis (pink eye), norovirus, staph (MRSA), and the spread of E.coli and allergens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Household and personal products may cause flare-ups.
—Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
During an acute flare-up, doctors typically recommend a low-fiber or liquid diet to reduce the strain on the colon.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Still, the aftershocks of devastating hurricanes, wars, geopolitical flare-ups, and even US policy actions could present risks to the current disinflationary path, economists say.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Additional concerns from reusing towels are skin irritation that can cause eczema or atopic dermatitis flare-ups, fungal infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm, infectious diseases like conjunctivitis (pink eye), norovirus, staph (MRSA), and the spread of E.coli and allergens.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Mountain Fire erupted at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday and was fueled by what fire officials called a significant Santa Ana wind event, with gusts of over 60 mph.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Encounters with the opposing party erupted in shouting and worse.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, a flurry of litigation in the state means thousands of provisional ballots will be cast.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The flurry of pre-election surveys all found Trump leading the race, although only one found the former president outside its margin of error.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many of the co-defendants have been jailed since 2022, and while the trial began with jury selection in early 2023, proceedings were snarled after some of them took plea deals or chose to have their cases tried separately.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Traffic was predictably snarled in the morning as drivers had to find new ways across the river.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lungs of the people there exploded from the air pressure when the bombs hit; many of them are intact, but look like mannequins.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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But her images, which often contain jarring bursts of color, rarely appeared to outright represent these subjects.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, your body digests this quick burst of glucose (sugar) quickly, leaving you feeling sluggish shortly after.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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