as in controversy
variance of opinion on a matter
a seemingly endless firestorm was ignited by that U.S. Supreme Court decision
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Recent Examples of firestorm
In that same county, the Grayslake Village Board recently approved a massive data-center complex, igniting a firestorm within the normally quiet exurb.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The bombings literally created a firestorm, levelling between 85 to 99 percent of the town, with what was left continuing to burn for days.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
That touched off a conservative firestorm online, even though Wembanyama is French, meaning his country’s anthem wasn’t being played.
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Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Those same polls show Bass has struggled in the aftermath of the 2025 firestorms, a big issue for Pratt.
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Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
The bombings literally created a firestorm, levelling between 85 to 99 percent of the town, with what was left continuing to burn for days.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
That touched off a conservative firestorm online, even though Wembanyama is French, meaning his country’s anthem wasn’t being played.
—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Those same polls show Bass has struggled in the aftermath of the 2025 firestorms, a big issue for Pratt.
—
Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firestorm
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Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The dispute over Mississippi's law dates back to 2024, when the Republican National Committee and Mississippi's Libertarian Party filed lawsuits challenging the ballot-receipt deadline.
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This did not, however, mark the end of disputation concerning the Northwest Angle.
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.
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Some states chose not to send representatives; several of them cited disagreements with the partisan mission.
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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
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“Firestorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firestorm. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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