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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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1
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)
Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The journalist noticed a major acne flare-up after using beef tallow for about a week.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
In 2018, in the two weeks after the Camp Fire in Northern California — the worst deadliest in the state’s recorded history — 76% of children with asthma suffered an asthma attack or flare-up.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are paying close attention to address any flare-ups to prevent any fire spread outside the perimeter.
—Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Another flare-up while playing for Team USA could hinder Matthews’ ability to be healthy down the stretch and into the playoffs.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The journalist noticed a major acne flare-up after using beef tallow for about a week.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
In 2018, in the two weeks after the Camp Fire in Northern California — the worst deadliest in the state’s recorded history — 76% of children with asthma suffered an asthma attack or flare-up.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Firefighters are paying close attention to address any flare-ups to prevent any fire spread outside the perimeter.
—Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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The statement angered Washington officials, who told reporters that Ukraine was downplaying deliveries to get more support from European countries.—
Erin Banco, Anastasiia Malenko,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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President Trump’s controversial pick for director of national intelligence angered Republicans by refusing to condemn government leaker Edward Snowden as well as her unorthodox foreign policy views on Russia and Syria, among other concerns.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The chaos first erupted during last week’s Roundtable when Survivor’s Caorlyn Wiger attacked her fellow Traitor, Big Brother’s Danielle Reyes, for dropping her name while Danielle tried to vote out Survivor’s Boston Rob Mariano.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In 1989 and 1990, the George H.W. Bush Administration promoted negotiations to end the first intifada — a Palestinian uprising that erupted in 1987 — on a land-for-peace basis.—
Peter L. Hahn / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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After a slow start to free agency, the Valkyries have made a flurry of moves.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The scene between Lipa, 29, and Turner, 34, also sparked a flurry of other reactions from fans.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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One witness in Havre de Grace, Maryland, recorded video of the eerie glow, showing the fireball resembled a silent explosion that lit the early morning as most people slept.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Finally, in 1910, came a fabled explosion that has been dramatized in several Gustav-and-Alma movies.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The latest: As of Monday, total snowfall in Franklin County ranged from 2 to 6.5 inches, shutting down schools and snarling roads.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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Heavy snow starting to accumulate in the City of Washington Heavy snow starting to accumulate in the City of Washington 01:47 A winter storm that is spreading across much of the U.S. is snarling travel, with thousands of flights either canceled or delayed on Monday morning.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When SpaceX’s Starship exploded in January, raining debris over the Caribbean, the Federal Aviation Administration temporarily grounded the rocket program and ordered an investigation.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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The virus is not known to spread between humans, which has prevented the outbreak from exploding into the next pandemic.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Chiefs run offense hasn’t been the same since left guard Joe Thuney moved out to left tackle, and running back Isiah Pacheco hasn’t shown his typical burst after returning this season from a pair of injuries.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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This occurs when an artery in the brain leaks or bursts and causes bleeding in the brain.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Player of the Week Junior forward Darron Greer Jr. averages 24.3 points and 11 rebounds over four games for Argo, including a 36-point outburst in a 69-51 win over Chicago Christian.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Young’s leaning into the Chiefs winning a third straight Super Bowl, barring another playoff outburst from Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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