1
as in having a fit
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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2
as in blazing (up)
to develop suddenly and violently
my allergies always flare up in the spring
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026 -
If the conditions are right, and the cap breaks, that unstable air will create ferocious, snarling supercells that grumble and crackle with energy.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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During research for the study in May 2024, scientists detected several enormous flares erupting on the far side of the sun, hidden from Earth’s direct view.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The spacecraft reached its final destination — the Indian Ocean — despite some engine trouble, before erupting in flames upon impact.—
Marcia Dunn,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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At the time, teen powerhouses like Aaliyah, Brandy, and Monica were blowing up the charts and Interscope was hoping Mýa could be their own proverbial cash cow.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
18 May 2026
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About to hit rock bottom, Peter is therefore oblivious to the +44 numbers that are blowing up his phone, until the caller — a British clubber called Edison (the fantastic Kirby Howell-Baptiste) — arrives on his doorstep.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Rising temperature Officials said on Sunday that the failing pressurized Orange County tank — filled with a toxic chemical and at risk of exploding — had reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the maximum reading on the gauge.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The ships are exploding in flames, sending smoke plumes and human bodies into the air and water.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Raleigh snapped the longest hitless streak in the major leagues during the team’s 10-2 win over the Astors on Tuesday, breaking out of an 0-38 slump with a pair of singles.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Rookies were instructed through stretches and warmups before breaking out into positional drills during the media-viewing portion of rookie minicamp.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The retailer scaled back Pride displays and rolled back DEI programs, angering its liberal customers.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Months later, in January 1996, pilots again released clouds of leaflets north of the island, angering Fidel Castro and his brother Raúl Castro, who was serving as Cuba's defense minister at the time.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The only glaring weakness here is a premium valuation to match CSWC’s premium performance.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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In reality, that's often when the moon appears at its brightest, flattest and most glaring through a telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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“Flaring (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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