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crosshairs Synonyms

Another word for crosshairs

Choosing another word for crosshairs depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A position or state of being the focus of intense scrutiny, criticism, or targeted action (usually used in the phrase 'in the crosshairs').

Usage Example

"Following the unexpected audit, the company's financial practices found themselves in the hot seat of federal regulators."

Strong
hot seat
Weak
spotlight

• noun (Context 2)

A pair of fine intersecting lines or wires in the focal plane of an optical instrument, such as a telescope, microscope, or surveying level, used for precise alignment or measurement.

Usage Example

"The astronomer adjusted the telescope until the distant star was centered directly in the reticle."

Strongest
reticle
Strong
graticule

• Nearby Words

crossfade
crossfire
crosshair
crosshairs
crosshatch
crosshatching
crossheading

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crosshairs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crosshairs
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