as in controversies
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 firestorms
The Los Angeles Times photography staff was recognized as a finalist in the breaking news photography category for its coverage of the January 2025 firestorms that devastated the region.
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Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Since 2017, a series of destructive wildfires has cost tens of billions of dollars, including last year’s Los Angeles firestorms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Jenna Russell, a doctoral candidate in computer science at the University of Maryland, has been following various social-media firestorms.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The precise figure is difficult to quantify, but the money has come from nonprofits, federal agencies and local governments and higher insurance premiums sought by providers to cover losses and pay out claims to rebuild from the firestorms.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Born in the 1970s, China’s Type 74 flamethrower turned bunkers and trenches into firestorms.
—Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Since 2017, a series of destructive wildfires has cost tens of billions of dollars, including last year’s Los Angeles firestorms.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Jenna Russell, a doctoral candidate in computer science at the University of Maryland, has been following various social-media firestorms.
—Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The precise figure is difficult to quantify, but the money has come from nonprofits, federal agencies and local governments and higher insurance premiums sought by providers to cover losses and pay out claims to rebuild from the firestorms.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, his mercurial style and public controversies, from social media firestorms to clashes with regulators, have brought volatility to Tesla’s stock and reputation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Born in the 1970s, China’s Type 74 flamethrower turned bunkers and trenches into firestorms.
—Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firestorms
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The criticism of this process is reminiscent of more momentous controversies in the traditional financial world, where small groups of traders had the power to swing much bigger markets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Cornyn is also backed by the campaign arm of Senate Republicans and many of his Senate colleagues have stood by his side despite the president's endorsement, citing their belief that Paxton’s past controversies could put this safe Republican seat at risk.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
26 May 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 launch also reflects China’s broader push to strengthen domestic energy resilience as import-dependent economies face continued risks from shipping disruptions, sanctions disputes, and instability across global oil markets.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Ali had refused to take a public stance on the diplomatic disputes.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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The Atlanta Press Club debates, scheduled for Sunday and Monday, will be livestreamed.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Climate change, sea-level rise, extinction, debates over water and growth, and increasing competition for scarce natural resources are the future in Florida.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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That even if there were disagreements about politics, everyone went to his wedding anyway.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Players will still be able to cover their mouths when conversing normally, but outlawing the act during disagreements is designed to remove plausible deniability for any player accused of making discriminatory remarks while their mouth is obscured.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Firestorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firestorms. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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