1
as in bursts
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flare in gift card sales around graduation time
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2
as in explosions
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
ended the quarrel with a stunning flare of swearwords
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as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
in the darkness the flare of a single match might be seen by enemy troops
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as in burns
to shine with a bright harsh light
floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison
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Recent Examples of flares
Simon Moore, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Of course, there’s always a risk that inflation flares up again, or that inflation doesn’t quite hit the FOMC’s 2% target.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The flattering design includes an A-line skirt that flares at the bottom.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flares
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Archaeologists have yet to X-ray the ancient columns for possible hairline fractures from the force of months of explosions around them, Ghazal says.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some face regular attacks on their cities, forced to seek shelter from drones and missiles, loud explosions.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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These outbursts' light output didn't resemble any previous cosmic explosion.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of exploding stars are also adept at blasting outbursts of this high-energy light.Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since eruptions can change quickly or end abruptly, check the park website before your visit for the most up-to-date information.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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There was little place in this dance for eruptions of human temperament.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The best Christmas lights in Columbus?Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a rare event, the Jewish festival of lights, or Hanukkah, begins Wednesday — the same day as the Christians' Christmas celebration.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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So far, in December, four ships have reported outbreaks, with one ship reporting more than 100 passengers falling ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Officials said this amounts to a multi-year multistate investigation because of previous listeria outbreaks connected to Rizo-López Foods in 2021 and 2017, with cases dating back to 2014.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Medical visits for heart and lung issues in the Baltimore region surged by 20 percent during six days in June 2023, when smoke from Western Canada blazes drifted across the continent, according to the study, published on Friday in JAMA Network Open.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Fires How recent wildfires have primed Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains for more frequent blazes.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Flares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flares. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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