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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)
Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Firefighters brought the flare-up under control by Thursday evening, and there have been no reports of damage to infrastructure.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
But for people most at risk, the effects of wildfire smoke could last longer—for instance, smoke exposure could trigger a flare-up of a chronic respiratory condition and the inflammation in that person’s lungs could be worse, so symptoms could last for a week or longer.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Crews remained on fire watch throughout the night to ensure public safety and no flare-ups.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Fresh evacuations were ordered Friday night in Mandeville Canyon and the Interstate 405 freeway after a flare-up on the eastern flank of the Palisades Fire, FOX Weather reported.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Firefighters brought the flare-up under control by Thursday evening, and there have been no reports of damage to infrastructure.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
But for people most at risk, the effects of wildfire smoke could last longer—for instance, smoke exposure could trigger a flare-up of a chronic respiratory condition and the inflammation in that person’s lungs could be worse, so symptoms could last for a week or longer.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Crews remained on fire watch throughout the night to ensure public safety and no flare-ups.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday afternoon, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those working on the front lines, authorities said.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Visiting Villa manager Unai Emery had earlier been left angered by the decision to send off Jhon Duran with Tindall later seen shushing the Spaniard in the technical area.Callum Davis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Social-media use intensified the new dynamics of online activism: The most striking early Twitter mobbing erupted in December 2013.David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The singer is part of the wider music community who have pulled together since the wildfires erupted on Jan. 7, killing at least 25 people and damaging more than 12,000 homes and buildings.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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Banking giants will continue to report earnings This week, the pace picks up in the second half with a flurry of banking earnings reports.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento tied the game with 32 seconds left in the third, then surged ahead with a fourth-quarter flurry keyed by Providence College product Devin Carter.Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2025
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This isn’t a new phenomenon - as far back as 2013, a fake report of explosions at the White House caused the S&P 500 to lose $130 billion in market capitalization within minutes.HEC Paris Insights, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Although initially estimated in 1959 to generate a blast equivalent to six megatons of TNT, the device yielded a 15 megaton explosion—allegedly the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated by the US.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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The bandit wheeled and snarled at Herod, exposing his rotting front teeth.Louis Menand, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Winter storm in Southeast causes flight cancellations A winter storm bringing a mix of snow and ice to the Southeast is snarling air travel this morning.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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At age 25, Bobby Dalbec exploded into the consciousness of Boston Red Sox fans in the second half of 2021.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Peters scribbled his scoop on X and the update exploded, generating more than 3M views.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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Boston is bracing for snow late this weekend as a burst of Arctic air drops temperatures into the teens.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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It was inspired by the neon colors of neon light artist James Turrell, adding bright bursts of pink and orange to their belts.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Young kids can mistake a momentary outburst from their parents as something more serious and permanent.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Rule: Review Both Pushpa films (Pushpa The Rise and Pushpa The Rule) were custom-made for a target fanbase that relishes and justifies violent outbursts for the sake of righteousness and masculinity.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Flare (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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