flared (up)

verb

past tense of flare (up)
1
as in angered
to become very angry naturally I flared up when he insulted me

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2
as in erupted
to develop suddenly and violently my allergies always flare up in the spring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flared (up)
  1. angered
  2. erupted
  3. snarled
  4. exploded
  5. snapped
  6. broke out
  7. glared
  8. blew up
Verb
  • Although the Biennale eventually restored the name, the decision angered China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan.
    — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Abiy also angered Somalia by trying to negotiate access to the sea via the territory of Somaliland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of angered
Verb
  • Two men were killed and nearly three dozen people injured when gunfire erupted at a homecoming weekend block party in Vienna, a small town in south Georgia.
    — Mike Stewart, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • His nose bled frequently, and his whole body regularly erupted into sudden, violent bouts of chills.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of erupted
Verb
  • The prolonged war in Ukraine has also snarled global wheat trade through the Black Sea, compounding economic effects and undermining food security in vulnerable countries.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That, plus some afternoon thunderstorms, snarled airport operations on Sunday evening.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of snarled
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  • Widening the southern portion of State Highway 69 has been a priority for the state as South Meridian and Kuna’s populations have exploded in recent years.
    — Rose Evans October 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Combos, or multiple contracts stacked together that only pay out if all of them win — similar to parlays on traditional sportsbooks — have exploded in popularity.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of exploded
Verb
  • The Tigers called a trick play where quarterback Tate Reynolds feinted looking to the sideline for a playcall and the center snapped the ball to running back Gideon Davidson.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The loss at Lumen Field snapped a seven-match home unbeaten streak for the Reign (12-11-4) and moved Seattle below the playoff line into ninth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of snapped
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  • Exactly a week earlier, a migrant boat with 62 people overturned about 100 miles to the southeast off Mona Island after a fight broke out on the vessel.
    — David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson, who had modest showings for his standards in the Falcons’ two losses to begin the year, broke out for 194 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns in the blowout victory at Lambeau Field.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of broke out
Verb
  • Still, as the rockets glared and smoke from pre-match pyrotechnics faded, those seats filled quickly.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026
  • Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Definition of glared
Verb
  • Hublot x Jeff Koons Hublot and Jeff Koons blew up the Classic Fusion in September.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The trend blew up after Paris Hilton credited red light with extending her Chihuahua’s life, and pet-specific wearables are now hitting the market.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of blew up
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“Flared (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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