Thesaurus results for CROSS FIRES

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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Noun

On the new series, some House of Stassi castmembers raised their quarrels with Maloney joining their cast.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Candi is the family mediator Like any father-daughter coaching dynamic, Corey and Coco have had their fair share of quarrels on the tennis court.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of quarrels

Noun

In the music industry, AI remains controversial and the subject of ongoing legal disputes.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026
Leadership training disputes The lawsuit alleges Petersen began subjecting Kennon to discriminatory treatment around January 2024, including talking down to her, ignoring her and questioning her judgment.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of disputes

Noun

Simple assault are altercations and incidents that don’t involve weapons or serious injuries, including domestic incidents.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
In court filings, ex-wife Emily Moreno alleged that Miller has repeatedly had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney, Andrew Zashin, after recent court hearings in an ongoing custody battle.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of altercations

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The Cabarrus controversy comes as transgender rights have become a major national political talking point, with fights over girls’ sports, bathroom access and school policies playing out in courts and school board meetings.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Gun safety does not begin and end with high-profile fights in Washington or state legislatures.

— Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fights

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In May 2026, oral arguments were held before the Fouth Circuit Court of Appeals.

— Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Opening arguments started last week in the landmark trial against Meta that’s being co-led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the AGs from Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of arguments

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Although seen here as a four-seater, the GV90 can be configured with three rows and seating for up to seven occupants.

— Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Pictures from the excavation show rows of stone burial chambers at the site, along with human remains, pottery and other artifacts.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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