hypertense

Definition of hypertensenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypertense
Adjective
  • Even Jason notices the guests are fidgety.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The two go toe-to-toe in power and precision, but the Breville’s intuitive assembly is a massive improvement on the Cuisinart’s notoriously fidgety and fussy locking mechanisms.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Dahlias are flowers people become obsessed with.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
  • On Friday night, an obsessed fan shot and killed pop singer Christina Grimmie in Orlando’s landmark Plaza theater.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • This finding specifically held true for people with fearful and preoccupied attachment styles, two subtypes of insecure attachment associated with a craving for intimacy but, respectively, a deep fear of it or a fear of rejection and abandonment.
    Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 20 June 2026
  • The phrase recalls the socialist Gilded Age mayors whom critics derided as too preoccupied with managing public works projects.
    Matt Brown, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • The film follows Summer (McGraw), a high-strung teenager whose birthday getaway takes an unexpected turn when her free-spirited mom's new boyfriend joins the trip, who also happens to be her vice principal.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Carlton Preppy, high-strung, ambitious, sweater vest-wearing, Tom Jones-loving cousin to the Fresh Prince.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Pair it with a tee and sandals for everyday looks, then wear it with heels and a fluttery top for dressier events.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • From yoga classes to the airport, these fluttery pants will keep you comfy for every activity with their forgiving rayon and spandex blend and sizes ranging from S to XL.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Local legends speak of restless spirits, mysterious voices, and supernatural activity, although many claims are impossible to verify.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
  • James Boyard, a Haitian police officer and security expert, was abducted Thursday morning in Raimbol in the Bourdon neighborhood as the family traveled through the capital to see a doctor after a restless night caring for their sick daughter.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Adjective
  • The feel of it is really spooky.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
  • There’s a reason that horror movies tend to thrive during the spookiest month of the year.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In order to set that appointment with an increasingly fickle and flighty audience, artists must usually have some story for it.
    Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026
  • There’s Joanne and her flighty sister Morgan (Justine Lupe).
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
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“Hypertense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypertense. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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