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tensioning

verb

present participle of tension
as in tightening

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  1. tightening
  2. stretching
  3. tensing
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  • The Results Page Compounds It Ratings do the same work further down the funnel, and consumer tolerance is tightening fast.
    — Paul M. Wilson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Cramer said investors' concern is that Wednesday's move could mark the beginning of a broader tightening cycle, which has historically created near-term pressure on stocks.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tightening
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  • Beth Israel was a flagship of American Judaism, its origins stretching back to 1844, when Texas was still an independent republic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Standard assays for measuring plastic breakdown are exceptionally slow because solid PET plastic resists dissolution, stretching testing timelines across several days.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretching
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  • Ewing has recognized his shoulders tensing and his upper body going stiff.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
  • Limited rib mobility interferes with the ability to breathe deeply, triggering your body’s stress response, which increases muscle tensing as a guarding mechanism.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Tensioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tensioning. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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