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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The final amount will depend on how well they perform in the tasks, regardless of any possible tensions over who is a faithful and who is a traitor.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Rising oil prices, persistent inflation and seemingly endless U.S.-Iran tensions would seem to support bullion, but climbing Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar are pulling it the other way.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Analysts expect few breakthroughs as trade tensions simmer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
At a July meeting convened by senior White House officials, tensions were running high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
"You are not going to work! The tensions are high now!" the mom shouts back, and the little girl starts crying.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
