cross fires

noun

plural of cross fire
as in quarrels
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 Synonyms for cross fires
  1. quarrels
  2. disputes
  3. altercations
  4. disagreements
  5. fights
  6. controversies
  7. arguments
  8. rows
Noun
  • The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Christian priests and medicine men, who generally command respect, rainmakers are sometimes seen as malicious people who retaliate against whole communities for quarrels with their neighbors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of quarrels
Noun
  • Even as Democrats gain power in states and Congress, many key disputes remain unresolved.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • While the appeal turns on complex legal disputes, political overtones aren't hard to find.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disputes
Noun
  • Photos of the event published by The Daily Mail include snapshots of attendees appearing to be engaged in altercations, and partygoers seated on a lawn in handcuffs.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Protests outside the Hilton Garden Inn and nearby Homewood Suites, another Hilton property, have resulted in several altercations between protesters and law enforcement.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of altercations
Noun
  • But even within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, disagreements remain over how to secure the parliamentary support needed to govern.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Discussing realistic exit scenarios early, and documenting how disagreements will be resolved, protects the relationship as much as the investment.
    — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of disagreements
Noun
  • While there were multiple fights at the game on Sunday, the arrest was in connection with a brawl in the Levi's Stadium parking lot in which a man was seen on video kicking and punching someone who was unconscious.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Dozens of young men and women gather on weekends for Abril’s pop-up fights, where strangers face off without the lengthy preparations required for regular boxing matches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of fights
Noun
  • Marshall’s campaign, in turn, faced an onslaught of controversies that his critics amplified in the race’s final weeks, including his medical debt collection practices and the blurred lines between his office and campaign staff.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Both candidates faced controversies throughout the campaign, including a dispute over a May traffic stop in which Lombardo was pulled over for allegedly running a red light in Las Vegas.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • The Senate dismissed all impeachment charges, shutting down his trial before arguments even began.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Deputy Prosecutor Amy Pullen told jurors in opening arguments Tuesday that the shooting was born from road rage.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of arguments
Noun
  • Seats can come designed together or separately in alternate rows.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Celebrants place rows of traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of rows
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