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'flare' in a sentence

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flare noun

: a shape that spreads outward

: a sudden burst of flame

: a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

: reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation

: a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

: a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference

: an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)

: a sudden outburst of emotion

: a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification

: a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines

: (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield

flare verb

: burn brightly

: become flared and widen, usually at one end

: shine with a sudden light

: erupt or intensify suddenly


  • She flared up with anger.
  • Flares are used to avoid heat-seeking missiles.
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