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
Bondi was central to the Epstein saga Bondi has been central to the political firestorm over Epstein, initially raising expectations for the full release of what’s known as the Epstein files, only to later backtrack.
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Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The investor reaction to the Luce’s launch was accompanied by a social media firestorm.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Matsui’s campaign declined to comment on Vang’s allegation regarding the media firestorm over the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
As covert wars collide across Tehran and the rainforests of Africa, every move risks igniting a global firestorm.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The investor reaction to the Luce’s launch was accompanied by a social media firestorm.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Matsui’s campaign declined to comment on Vang’s allegation regarding the media firestorm over the Pledge of Allegiance.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
As covert wars collide across Tehran and the rainforests of Africa, every move risks igniting a global firestorm.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firestorm
Noun
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Fitzpatrick has pointed to the saloon’s string of viral controversies as a calling card in the crowded race.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The controversy escalated after a photo of the students was reported to school officials, who believed the cigars were real, according to the report.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The debate over growth in Davis is unlikely to end with Measure V.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The league is finally recovering from a turbulent decade during which television ratings dropped by nearly 48% as many of its most prominent players, coaches and executives increasingly inserted themselves into partisan political debates.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The Washington National Opera is accusing the Kennedy Center of failing to return more than $17 million in donor funds, escalating a dispute that followed the end of a 15-year partnership between the two institutions.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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According to settlement documents filed May 7 in the Southern District of New York, Baldoni, via his Wayfarer production company, and Lively agreed to settle their ongoing dispute on terms that Lively could still seek to recover attorney's fees and additional damages.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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This did not, however, mark the end of disputation concerning the Northwest Angle.—
Scott Spires,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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According to him, advances in machine learning have yanked questions once trapped inside theological/philosophical disputations into corporate board packs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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The deadlock reflected significant disagreement among jurors over the brothers' motives and the credibility of their abuse claims.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Ken Griffin In one of the most notable disagreements so far, Mamdani and Griffin became entangled in drama after the mayor announced his new pied‑à‑terre tax proposal aimed at wealthier residents in the city.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Firestorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firestorm. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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