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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)
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Such medications can reduce breathlessness, improve stamina and lower one's risk of flare-ups, says Mannino.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Learning to manage stress early can prevent flare-ups and long-term damage.
—Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Because doing laundry should leave you feeling fresh and comfortable—not dealing with unwanted skin flare-ups.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Though most people benefit from eating more fiber, some may need to temporarily reduce their fiber intake to help their digestive system heal, such as during a flare-up of irritable bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.4
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—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Such medications can reduce breathlessness, improve stamina and lower one's risk of flare-ups, says Mannino.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Learning to manage stress early can prevent flare-ups and long-term damage.
—Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Because doing laundry should leave you feeling fresh and comfortable—not dealing with unwanted skin flare-ups.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flare (up)
Verb
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In the video game, Abby pits herself against Joel, which also angered online gamers.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2025
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The move, which directs the education secretary to go forward with revising a law passed by Congress, pleased some conservatives while angering student loan borrowers and advocates, who vowed to launch a court challenge.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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Self Tour Pompeii When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and coated the city of Pompeii in ash and debris to a depth of 23 feet (seven meters), the population at the time was fifteen to twenty thousand, or about that of Jackson, Wyoming or Bangor in Wales today.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Plans to redevelop a piece of Idaho’s second-oldest golf course — and the oldest in Southern Idaho — could soon move forward after a neighborhood on the edge of State Street erupted into objections over similar plans six years ago.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Democratic attorneys general have filed lawsuits frequently in the earliest weeks of the new Trump administration, challenging a flurry of executive orders and shifts in federal policy.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2025
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While Manhattan Federal Judge Jesse Furman ordered that Khalil remain in Louisiana, the activist will be able to speak to his lawyers as the judge considers a flurry of motions filed by both the U.S. government and Khalil’s attorneys demanding his release.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Another 1,671 firms reached $2.5 to $4.9 million, up from 506 in 2021. Transportation and warehousing: With the e-commerce explosion sparking demand for last-mile transportation and warehousing, solopreneurs in this space profited.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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An eruption followed by an explosion was heard Thursday evening as far as Larantuka and Maumere, two cities about 30 to 53 miles from the volcano.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The changing face of major college athletics is a snarling one with sharp teeth and a ravenous appetite.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The playful sneers of the Scherzo gave way to a snarling, gnashing Intermezzo, the orchestra and especially the low brass giving it their sardonic all.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As stablecoin usage explodes to 30 million monthly active addresses (a 53% increase year-over-year according to Dune Analytics) their real-world utility is becoming impossible to ignore.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Air raid sirens rang out and exploding interceptor rockets were heard in Jerusalem.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Instead of using stress as a momentary burst of energy to handle a challenge, your nervous system stays trapped in a hypervigilant state, constantly preparing for the next emotional shift.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second half opened with another Cathedral scoring burst, extending the lead in the first minute-and-a-half of the third to 18 following a three by Allen-Paisley.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is all happening as severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the nation late this week in a multi-day outburst with strong tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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This is all happening as a severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the country late this week in a multiday outburst with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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