friction
noun
surface resistance to relative motion, as of a body sliding or rolling.
frictions
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pluralof friction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On the one hand, the high rates may be the result of temporary supply-chain frictions and energy insecurity.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The book explores the performance of niceness, class, intergenerational frictions and how technology makes vengeance not just possible but almost exceedingly easy in the modern age.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Moreover, AstraZeneca would likely need to navigate the political aspect of the deal to reduce frictions, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The fines come just days before the first anniversary of a tariff deal struck between Washington and Brussels that eased trade frictions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Through a posting on a school librarians’ Web site she sought out family reunions, where she imagined she would encounter interesting frictions between prosperous siblings and relatives still mired at the bottom.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
