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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)
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
In the winning locker room, Condon addressed a late flare-up between Broome and a few Gators that quickly was stifled by officials.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Prior to the final round of the Masters, Woods withdrew due to a flare-up of his plantar fasciitis.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
This latest flare-up abated after Ford relented.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flare (up)
Noun
That can often show up as insomnia, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, migraines, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune flare-ups, and more.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
In the winning locker room, Condon addressed a late flare-up between Broome and a few Gators that quickly was stifled by officials.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Prior to the final round of the Masters, Woods withdrew due to a flare-up of his plantar fasciitis.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
This latest flare-up abated after Ford relented.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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This week, President Donald Trump froze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, angering members of the Elbow Patch Mafia around America.—
Christian Schneider,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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That meeting angered Israeli officials, and reportedly Dermer in particular.—
Alex Marquardt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Delta flight evacuated before takeoff after flames seen in engine Passengers aboard a Delta flight at Orlando International Airport in Florida were evacuated on Monday after flames were seen erupting from one of the plane’s engines.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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For a week, Loíza erupts in celebration with parades, bomba performances and colorful processions honoring the town’s patron saint.—
Melissa Rose Cooper,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All in all, that was a good response by the Razorbacks to the Aggies' early flurry of runs.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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From Ediacaran Precursors To The Cambrian Explosion The discovery and classification of Dickinsonia have had profound implications for our understanding of the Cambrian explosion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Christmas now begins the day after Halloween (poor Thanksgiving), and the commencement of pastels, bunnies, and Easter eggs seemed to arrive, if not in tandem, then shortly after the explosion of Valentine’s treats hit store shelves.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Traffic became snarled as police officers were deployed to busy intersections.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The closure has snarled plans for folks trying to access the popular national park in California’s Sierra Nevada.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the decades following the Clifford Ball, the popularity of music festivals exploded, a trend that Phish inadvertently helped engineer.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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One thing is clear: Nationwide injunctions against Trump’s policies by federal district court judges have exploded during his time in the White House, while those against the policies of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden also increased, but to a much lesser extent.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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