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flare

verb as in increase activity suddenly

verb as in spread

Strongest match

Strong matches

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Either way, he and others think the campfire flares are important.

When applied to old data, the method anticipated several powerful flares, although it missed some as well.

Together, the small but ubiquitous flares could be a source of energy to the corona that astronomers haven’t accounted for.

In the second scenario, which Metzger and his colleagues published last year, the flare of energy escapes the magnetosphere and travels a large distance — up to 1 million times the radius of the magnetar.

Specific features of those electron–gas interactions give each type of aurora its unique flare.

Both are the result of magnetic activity on the sun, but a solar flare has more energy than a CME.

In past flare-ups—documented on open carry forums—the grocery chain has said that it will comply with state laws.

In 1859, astronomer Richard Carrington observed a strong solar flare that was directed at the Earth.

The principle is sound, but the effect is small enough that another source entirely could be responsible for the extra flare-up.

His words have a nationalistic flare, and his story is gripping.

The old Negro watched the approaching flare of the head-light as he ran on, with a grim, defiant eye.

His chuckle stopped as lightning flare threw the shadow of a man across the ground at Joseph's feet.

In order to keep the flare-lights burning all kinds of materials had been sacrificed.

Jim agreed at once, handed over the care of his flare-lights to one of the men, and prepared for action.

The furnishings are many hued, the cushions a flare of color, and the pictures fantastically futuristic.

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On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to flare, such as: blaze, boil over, break out, burn, explode, and flare-up.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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