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View definitions for flare-up

flare-up

noun as in sudden outbreak

verb as in erupt suddenly

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The event was originally planned for July 20 but was rescheduled to Nov. 15 after Tyson had an ulcer flare-up.

She previously chose not to come into work during a flare-up because travel on the trains and Tube network was "anxiety inducing".

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Ms Salisbury said that during a colitis flare-up, "20 minutes is actually a very long time".

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But in 1989, there was a flare-up in Whittier.

“One day I could have a double chimichanga with hot sauce pouring out of it and have no problem. Another day I could have a piece of toast with some scrambled eggs and have a flare-up.”

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

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