flaring
Americanadjective
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blazing; flaming.
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glaringly bright or showy.
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spreading gradually outward in form.
a flaring skirt.
Other Word Forms
- flaringly adverb
- unflaring adjective
Etymology
Origin of flaring
Example Sentences
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With geopolitical tensions flaring in the Middle East over the weekend, investors may want to pay attention to markets closer to home.
From Barron's
Afghanistan said on Sunday that the war in neighbouring Iran would negatively impact the whole region and expressed "deep regret" over the violence flaring in multiple countries.
From Barron's
A wall of light blooms in front of me, flaring up from the forest floor.
From Literature
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said she is more concerned about downside risks to the labor market than about inflation flaring back up, arguing that price pressures are likely to ease next year.
From Barron's
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said she is more concerned about downside risks to the labor market than about inflation flaring back up, arguing that price pressures are likely to ease next year.
From Barron's
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