Thesaurus results for CROSS FIRE

cross fire

noun

Definition of cross fire

as in dispute

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions viewers tune in to witness the weekly cross fire between the liberal and conservative commentators

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Recent Examples of cross fire Unfortunately, the older teens (including Louise’s nemesis, Logan) have taken over the area for snowball fights, and the younger kids get caught in the cross fire. — Lillian Brown, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024 The incident was the latest of several protests on campuses across the country by pro-Palestinian protesters in response to the war between Israel and Hamas and the killing of thousands of Palestinians caught in the cross fire. — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024 Israel must allow more aid into Gaza and ensure that humanitarian workers aren’t caught in the cross fire. — USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024 Their car escaped only because Gal pushed the driver’s head down to avoid being hit by the intense cross fire. — David Harsanyi, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cross fire

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Noun

Jeffrey Baldwin, who founded an advocacy group after fighting his own foreclosure battle, argued a complaint system without enforcement powers would do little to help homeowners facing disputes.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
McDonald, though, said national leaders have warned that barring transgender members would open the DAR up to having its tax-exempt status revoked, which McDonald disputes.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

The next few items on Takaichi’s agenda – the anti-espionage law and the foreign intelligence service – will likely court even more controversy.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Ancelotti selected the former Barcelona winger for the tournament despite controversy over his fitness and form, having only made 15 appearances for Santos before the World Cup this year.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

Identify the last three high-pressure moments whether that be a hard conversation, a strategic disagreement, a crisis call.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

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Fire crews in Spokane remained in an aggressive fight against three rapidly spreading wildfires Saturday evening, with officials warning that conditions are not expected to improve at night.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
In parallel, the state disclosure rules and local fights over data centers and permitting will continue.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026