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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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Noun
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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Many developing countries were angered by the modest deal on climate crisis financing that emerged by consensus from the Azerbaijan talks.Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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This angered Sonny, and the two couldn’t wait for their performance to end.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 19 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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Due to the second bomb being located ahead of the explosion, however, the area was cleared ahead of time.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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For example, a deepfake photo of an explosion at the Pentagon circulated on social media, causing the market to plummet by $0.5 trillion.Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 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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The Cybertruck caught fire and fully burned, but the Piedmont Police Department told KRON the vehicle's battery did not explode or burst into flames.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bluesky’s user base has exploded from 13 million to 20 million users in recent months as X, the service formerly known as Twitter, continues to shed users.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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After an initial burst of excitement, a lot of those new toys aren’t seeing much playtime, experts say.Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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But what began as a movement characterized by sporadic outbursts of violence would soon morph into a premeditated political strategy of ethnic cleansing.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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Other stories are far more chilling, chronicling regular outbursts and pushing, hitting or kicking.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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