NY Times Crossword
August 2, 2017
Bruce Haight

The word and two phrases below share an unusual quality. Can you determine what it is?

TOSS OUT
OVERSIGHT
FIGHT WITH

Answer:

They are contronyms - words or phrases that have two nearly opposite meanings.  (SANCTION - to approve or disapprove - is a common example.)

TOSS OUT - to offer for consideration or to remove from consideration

OVERSIGHT - watchful care or a careless mistake

FIGHT WITH - go to battle alongside or struggle against