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as in to anger
to become very angry
naturally I flared up when he insulted me
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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)
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Limit triggers like harsh chemicals and drying ingredients. Reduce stress levels and get plenty of sleep, as stress can worsen dandruff symptoms or prompt flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But why might seasonal changes trigger flare-ups in people with chronic illness?
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
But the often-not-so-secret CIA wars will continue just over the U.S.-Mexico border, with Joe juggling nation-saving combat and family flare-ups at home.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Research indicates that about 70% of people with active Crohn's disease have fatigue during a flare-up.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Limit triggers like harsh chemicals and drying ingredients. Reduce stress levels and get plenty of sleep, as stress can worsen dandruff symptoms or prompt flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
But why might seasonal changes trigger flare-ups in people with chronic illness?
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
But the often-not-so-secret CIA wars will continue just over the U.S.-Mexico border, with Joe juggling nation-saving combat and family flare-ups at home.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Since then Christie’s sold off Sly Stallone’s GMC, which seems to have angered Patek CEO Thierry Stern.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Four years later, when their acting high priest left, Book was angered to be pressured into taking on his responsibilities without the ability to take on the title of High Priest.Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet social media algorithms crave controversy to drive clicks and engagement, so online forums erupted with fans complaining about the change.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Flashback: Under Trump's first presidency, the FCC rolled back media ownership rules, paving the way for a flurry of local broadcast consolidation.Avery Lotz, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Another fraternity brother shows me photos from two nights before, when snow flurries blanketed the area at night.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Not long ago, a once-in-a-century pandemic upended the economy, sending millions nationwide into lockdown and snarling the global supply chain.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024
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The move ends a strike that had snarled East Coast and Gulf Coast ports since the beginning of the week and threatened U.S. supply of fruits, automobiles, and other goods.Kif Leswing,Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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In the face of tragedy, the armor protecting her interior fragility comes undone, and the same intense force of will that may or may not have exploded a copper pot or ignited fire to a poster directs itself inward.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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If Colorado voters ban mountain lion hunting, would the feline’s population explode — or stabilize on its own?Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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But her images, which often contain jarring bursts of color, rarely appeared to outright represent these subjects.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, your body digests this quick burst of glucose (sugar) quickly, leaving you feeling sluggish shortly after.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article FORT COLLINS — After a violent outburst almost cost him everything, Avery Morrow was determined to get his life back on track.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Angry outbursts, a lack of motivation and poor eating habits may be signs of election stress that will put some people at higher risk for cardiovascular problems this week, experts and research suggest.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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