flared (out)

verb

Definition of flared (out)next
past tense of flare (out)
as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered

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  1. expanded
  2. extended
  3. opened
  4. unfolded
Verb
  • Under his leadership, Forbes has diversified its revenue, expanded the business into new categories including ecommerce and global real estate, and built a successful business strategy that nurtures journalistic excellence and supports a robust and professional newsroom.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The franchise has since expanded its WNBA content, with A'ja Wilson making history as the first WNBA global cover athlete for NBA 2K25, and entering the game with an unprecedented 99 overall rating.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
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  • But his Scrabble talents have long extended beyond the board of his native tongue.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extended
Verb
  • Zara has trailed the café concept in Dubai, opened in November 2023, as well as Paris and Lisbon.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With a simple, single API, the bond world is opened.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opened
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  • The bizarre case unfolded in Graz, Austria, but made international headlines after German newspaper Bild covered the story on Friday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s what must have unfolded.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolded
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