Synonyms

flaring

American

[flair-ing] / ˈflɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

blazing; flaming.
glaringly bright or showy.
spreading gradually outward in form.

a flaring skirt.

Other Word Forms

flaringly adverb
unflaring adjective

Etymology

Origin of flaring

First recorded in 1585–95; flare + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Preventing flaring reduces carbon-dioxide emissions and saves fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Distinct from postpartum depression and the baby blues, conditions that are pervasive and persistent, D-MER is episodic, flaring and disappearing within minutes, completely related to the act of breastfeeding.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

The Downtown Disney store launched its strike days earlier than other locations, on Nov. 8, as a result of tensions flaring between management and the unionized workers, the union said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

But the historic differences over the border remain unresolved and are at risk of flaring up again.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

At first we could see only the flaring light of the piñón torches.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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