flare
verb (used without object)
to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
has flared
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present perfectof flare (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He’s been dealing with lingering knee soreness and inflammation since at least mid-June, and his biceps issue has flared several times this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The band has not announced any shows in 2026, though, and nervous speculation has flared online: Maybe this is it, and the group won’t tour again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The conflict has flared since 2021 with the resurgence of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group despite a flurry of diplomatic efforts, including a US-brokered peace deal signed last month.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
The former MP has had an usual political career - her passion was sparked by the independence referendum and it has flared out earlier than some would have hoped.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Her leprosy has flared, and she is in incredible pain.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
