flaring 1 of 2

adjective

ˈfler-iŋ How to pronounce flaring (audio)
Definition of flaringnext
as in loud
excessively showy flaring neon signs advertising all manner of amusement for tourists at the beach town

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

flaring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of flare
as in burning
to shine with a bright harsh light floodlights flaring into the forbidding empty spaces surrounding the prison

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of flaring
Adjective
After the orchestra launches in with a full flaring sound, the cello takes the lead on a sweet, almost pensive solo. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025 Endeavor also applied for the longest flaring permit — 6,300 days, or more than 17 years. — ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Joint pain — another check mark on your menopause symptom bingo card — started flaring in her wrists, making her backhand go haywire. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 July 2026 Such flaring activity does not necessarily indicate physical damage to the sites from the Houthi strikes. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flaring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaring
  1. loud
  2. burning
  3. noisy
  4. glowing
  5. excessive
  6. glaring
  7. flashing
  8. blazing
Adjective
  • The noise would be so loud the town might think a parade was taking place.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Grieving mothers fear fireworks and other loud noises that sound like gunshots.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Verb
  • The Ross Fire burning west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County appears to be holding steady at around 85,000 acres and 26% containment Friday, according to Texas A&M Forest Service officials.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Planet-heating emissions from burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are the primary driver of climate change.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • The household surveys always noisy, but this is very, very large.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For three decades, in an increasingly noisy and stress-filled world, Miraval Arizona has embraced its philosophy of Life in Balance, pioneering the concept of transformative wellbeing through mindfulness.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of noisy
Verb
  • Its alcohol-free, bi-phase formula leaves skin glowing thanks to its nourishing oil base.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The picture-perfect launch today adds to Roman's glowing record of efficiency and performance.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Carrying five tight ends is excessive, so there probably won’t be room for Fidone unless Theo Johnson’s shoulder injury is more serious than initially believed.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Interestingly, patient education level or excessive punctuation had little impact.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • Still no Mohamed Salah replacement, still no holding midfielder, and still no full-back reinforcements, despite the glaring weakness in both positions.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is, of course, projection; eagles are always glaring suspiciously.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • The Panthers scored all 26 points in the first half, flashing offensive explosiveness.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashing
Verb
  • Beyond the town’s artistic offerings, Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest and an easy day trip from Indianapolis, draws visitors with more than 90 miles of hiking and biking trails twisting through blazing forests.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That inspired her blazing recent mixtape, Eternal, which traffics in big beats, exclamatory vocals, and thoughtful lyrics about the pleasures of being in a moveable, danceable body.
    — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of blazing

Browse Nearby Words

flare-ups
flaring
flaringly
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Flaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaring. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of dissonant

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All