tension
noun
the act of stretching or straining.
tensions
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pluralof tension.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Observer missions called for parties to tone down inflammatory statements as the votes cast on Thursday were tallied, and some teams extended their deployment because of the tensions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
What we do get in these fleeting visions are scenes about connection, its joys and tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The crisis has calmed since, but it has sparked tensions between EU nations who share open borders as well as criticism of the Spanish government.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Washington should be a key actor in easing the tensions in the region, but they are trying to satisfy everyone and pursue their narrow interests," said Hudson.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
With the competition for seats still a few weeks off, the tensions of the year before had eased some, and he enjoyed hanging around with Johnny White, Chuck Day, Roger Morris, and Shorty Hunt.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
