flares

British

/ flɛəz /

plural noun

informal trousers with legs that widen below the knee

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While Bosnian fans lit flares from apartment windows overlooking the field, the visitors were doing exactly what was required.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They may be too hot, lack stable atmospheres, or be exposed to frequent flares and intense radiation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

When her anxiety about her finances flares up, she draws strength from how women have historically risen to the occasion when faced with challenges, she said.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He also urged the media "to not live-stream dangerous behaviours - the use of flares or scaffold-climbing - in a way that celebrates poor behaviour or encourages others to follow suit".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Nearby, there’s a commotion—one of the candles flares up in blue crackling flames, sparking loudly and distracting even the ogre.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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