cross actions

noun

plural of cross action
as in cross-claims

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  1. counterclaims
  2. actions
  3. causes
  4. complaints
  5. proceedings
Noun
  • The counterclaims, obtained by TMZ, said the couple paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy under an agreement that addressed termination.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Georgia, Teddy’s Market has answered with counterclaims arguing Buc-ee's is squeezing smaller rivals with claims that don't hold.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of counterclaims
Noun
  • This was reflected both in the administration’s statements and actions against the SPLC.
    — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Tuesday's meeting will also focus on whether lower costs are being passed through to consumers and on additional actions the administration could take to reduce prices at the pump, the official said.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • The causes of this go back decades, and AI is just the latest iteration of it.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • If that wasn’t enough, there may be other contributing factors, such as medical conditions and environmental causes.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • Latinos Aventureros Co-Founder Sandra Salazar said complaints about trash at Wilson Creek since Hurricane Helene created friction in the area.
    — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In lieu of bigger changes that could reduce noise complaints, many hotels now routinely hand out earplugs and eye masks.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • The Daily Mail reported Cameron showed up for the proceedings and declined to comment outside the courthouse.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The proceedings were livestreamed by Salt Lake City TV channel KUTV, despite objections from Robinson's lawyers, who argued such coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of proceedings
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“Cross actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20actions. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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