flares

"The boat sent up flares to signal for help after the engine broke down. "

"solar flare"

""My skin condition often has flares when I eat certain foods." "

"During assembly of a flare tube fitting, a flare nut is used to secure the flared tubing’s tapered end to the also tapered fitting, producing a pressure-resistant, leak-tight seal."

""My mom said she used to wear flares in the 1970s, and now they are back in style." "

"The captain executed the flare perfectly, and we lightly touched down."

"Jones hits a little flare to left that falls for a single."

"The running back's flares often catch the defense off guard, as he quickly moves from the backfield to the sideline for an easy completion. "

"The bright sunlight caused annoying flares in the photo. "

"He flares the edges of the paper with a lighter to give it an antique look. "

"The spicy food sometimes flares up my acid reflux. "

"The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"

"The pilot flares the small plane just before the wheels touch the runway, gently leveling it out for a smooth landing. "

"The blast furnace flared in the night."

"The candle flared in a sudden draught."

"The student's new shoes flared with bright, almost unnatural colours, drawing attention in the classroom. "

"My allergies often flares up in the spring due to all the pollen. "

"When her son refused to do his homework, the mother's anger flares. "

""The photo booth flash was too bright, and my eyes flared briefly afterward." "

"My mom found an old picture of herself wearing flares in the 1970s. "