Definition (noun) a shape that spreads outward
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the skirt had a wide flare
Definition (noun) a sudden burst of flame
Definition (noun) a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
Definition (noun) reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
Definition (noun) a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
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a colitis flare
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infection can cause a lupus flare
Definition (noun) a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
Definition (noun) am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
Definition (noun) a sudden outburst of emotion
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she felt a flare of delight
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she could not control her flare of rage
Definition (noun) a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
Definition (noun) a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
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he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss
Definition (noun) (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
Definition (verb) burn brightly
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Every star seemed to flare with new intensity
Definition (verb) become flared and widen, usually at one end
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The bellbottom pants flare out
Definition (verb) shine with a sudden light
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The night sky flared with the massive bombardment
Definition (verb) erupt or intensify suddenly
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Unrest erupted in the country
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Tempers flared at the meeting
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The crowd irrupted into a burst of patriotism