as in pressure
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
under a lot of tension right now about her decision not to go to college
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Recent Examples of tension
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Mei is more cautious, however, saying that, while trade tensions will impact investments, financial hubs like Singapore may relatively be spared the worst, while countries largely dependent on trade will be hit hardest.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2022
Will tension between hawks and doves be the defining characteristic of Juntos going forward?
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Nov. 2021
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Noun
For those worried about economic uncertainty, market volatility, or trade tensions, WEC Energy offers a resilient investment that blends stability with solid returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Mei is more cautious, however, saying that, while trade tensions will impact investments, financial hubs like Singapore may relatively be spared the worst, while countries largely dependent on trade will be hit hardest.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The team will separate and individually tension each of the five sunshield layers, stretching them into their final shape.
—Julia Musto, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2022
Will tension between hawks and doves be the defining characteristic of Juntos going forward?
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 14 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tension
Noun
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However, commercial pressures meant lyricists often wrote intros based solely on show titles, leading to more generic hooks, as seen in the show El Kaboos.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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The San Diego Padres know pressure is on to make the playoffs this year.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sigmon’s arms briefly tensed when he was shot, and the target was blasted off his chest.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Moore briefly smiled, may have tensed her jaw and uttered one word to the person next to her, according to a lip-reader hired by the Daily Mail to decipher her reaction.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Angela, having ditched her hoodie-centric wardrobe to transform into a beaming bride, also strives to honor the seriousness of the occasion—though a secret she’s been carrying makes a royal mess of the proceedings, and opens stress cracks in the relationships of both couples.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mexico, by contrast, saw its consumer stress levels up 1.7 percent in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of last year, while French shoppers evinced 4 percent higher stress levels from quarter to quarter.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Texas bills would tighten uncertified teacher rules A provision in Texas House Bill 2 would bar school districts from employing teachers without certifications, and give them extra money to certify any teachers who aren’t already certified.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Yet, risks of a global economic downturn still threaten the sector, which could cause all consumers to tighten their purse strings.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At times patients will mistake this for a migraine or eye strain, Dr. Markus says.—
Cheyenne Buckingham,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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Easter traditions are set to take a hit this year as Americans continue to grapple with economic strain and concerns over costly egg prices.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Tension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tension. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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