1
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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2
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)
Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Gilmore said crews would remain at the scene overnight defending properties from potential flare-ups and bolstering containment lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Take Photos Because skin symptoms of autoimmune conditions can come and go, your best bet is to take photos of your skin at baseline, with an absence of symptoms, as well as during flare-ups, Chitalia says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Leaner cuts also reduce fat drips and flame flare-ups, which can contribute to carcinogen formation.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The earlier flare-up had faded into the background.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
Gilmore said crews would remain at the scene overnight defending properties from potential flare-ups and bolstering containment lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Take Photos Because skin symptoms of autoimmune conditions can come and go, your best bet is to take photos of your skin at baseline, with an absence of symptoms, as well as during flare-ups, Chitalia says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Leaner cuts also reduce fat drips and flame flare-ups, which can contribute to carcinogen formation.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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The group invited those angered by rollbacks on things such as voting rights, essential services and free speech to join them July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Bondi has become a target for Trump’s supporters angered by the DOJ’s decision not to release the files, with some calling for her ouster.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Clashes erupted elsewhere in the city over the federal government’s drive to promote Hindi – a language closely tied to the BJP’s northern power base and often seen as central to the party’s vision of national unity and Hindu identity.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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The stadium continued to erupt with cheers as Beyoncé stood in awe, moved by the energy and love surrounding her.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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This move could be the first of a flurry after Arizona was swept by Houston earlier this week.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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That area has seen a flurry of property sales since Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his intentions to build a professional league stadium at what is now the downtown Indianapolis heliport, but some of the Simon property purchases predate the mayor's public announcement.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The road closures and evacuation orders around the Esparto fireworks explosion site were lifted on Friday, allowing a closer look at the site where seven people were killed in the July 1 blast.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the three deputies killed in Friday’s training facility explosion at an East Los Angeles County training site.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier Thursday, the controversy over the Epstein files had snarled the House’s efforts to pass a bill that claws back $9.4 billion in federal spending, as Democrats used procedural moves to force votes on releasing the documents in tandem with the package.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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The early-morning crash snarled traffic on the bridge, which has two four-lane spans and connects Delaware and New Jersey.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The controversy exploded when Randi (@Randipandy_) posted a now-viral video from her car, blasting parents who refuse to buy even basic items for the classroom.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 July 2025
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The team’s high valuation shows how strong a demand there is to invest in Formula 1, which saw its popularity explode in the U.S. thanks to Netflix’s Drive to Survive series—and surely Brad Pitt and Damson Idris’s F1 flick helped out with that, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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This act of formality did not prevent an easy atmosphere from developing in our classrooms; there were frequent bursts of laughter.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The incident occurred after Brickhouse accused her co-workers of stealing her phone, leading to a violent outburst, court filings say.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Also, any strong and sudden outbursts in meteor activity — which are hard to predict, but possible — may last only a few hours.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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