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adjective

ˈfler-iŋ How to pronounce flaring (audio)
Definition of flaringnext
as in loud
excessively showy flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town

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flaring

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verb

present participle of flare
as in burning
to shine with a bright harsh light floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison

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Recent Examples of flaring
Adjective
After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025 Endeavor also applied for the longest flaring permit — 6,300 days, or more than 17 years. — ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025 Sure, there are energetic flaring conditions where the Sun does temporarily emit gamma-rays, but those are rare and inconsistent. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025 The leader places a Metolius TCU, an unstable and extremely outdated piece of gear, in a flaring crumbly crack—and skips a nice bolt one foot below for no apparent reason. — Kate Kelleghan, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025 After launching the non-flaring replacements for Iridium in May 2019, SpaceX began launching its Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 June 2026 The Los Angeles Chargers addressed some of the more flaring holes in their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft, picking several offensive and defensive lineman in hopes of bolstering their strength in the trenches. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The flames could be seen flaring toward the roof and sparks falling on the ground. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 June 2026 One of my biggest fears going into this flight was my back pain flaring up. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 An international team of researchers has created the most comprehensive look at flaring in a star with a close-in planet. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026 Tensions have a habit of flaring up in the region, and Iran has responded by threatening to attack ships attempting to transit the strait. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Its 70mm heel narrowed through the center before flaring into an angled base, creating a more sculptural profile than a straight kitten heel. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The world is still not reducing fossil fuel use, industrial emissions, methane, and flaring quickly enough to bend the global emissions curve downward. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Getting your hands dirty with charcoal, tweaking vents and chimneys to stop chunks of oak from flaring up and destroying your brisket, exerting your will over the heat inside a big metal box; barbecue takes a lot of practice. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Fewer fouls but more red cards This summer’s tournament has been played in good spirit, with tempers rarely flaring and challenges remaining fairly clean across the opening 48 games. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring
  1. loud
  2. burning
  3. noisy
  4. glowing
  5. excessive
  6. glaring
  7. flashing
  8. blazing
Adjective
  • Despite a soggy start, the crowd stayed loud and energetic throughout the night.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • There are loud crowds, and then there are Mexican soccer crowds.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of loud
Verb
  • The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Definition of noisy
Verb
  • In February 2004, Hargitay was glowing alongside Hermann at the Writers Guild Awards.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • While the show continued as scheduled, spectators could only see colors glowing through the marine fog.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Last month, six women interviewed by the Times described concerning behavior by Platner, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and, in one account, physical intimidation.
    — Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Black residents of the city have expressed fear of harassment and concerns about trading high crime for excessive policing.
    — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 July 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • Best Skincare Deals While the temperatures are balmy and the sun is glaring, skincare becomes that much more important.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The glaring issue in England’s group stage performance stems from the drop-off in goal production from the opener to the final two matches.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • The kart base is fitted with a Lego nose, sidepods and rear wing, as well as functioning flashing lights on the rear of the kart that can be used in the rain.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • Glover got off to a blazing start through five holes, with each of his shots into the green 8 feet or closer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Each of the players has the ability to hit for power, or offer blazing speed.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of blazing

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