tensioning

present participle of tension

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tensioning
Verb
  • The system not only identified the optimal torque range for tightening bolts, but also recommended which additional tests engineers should prioritize.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Human as the Premium Automation moves fastest through tasks designed to be predictable, which is why standardized roles are tightening.
    Neel Somani, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • He was first elected to the House in 1992, and now represents an inland district stretching from the southern Riverside suburbs to Palm Springs.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Without stretching their budget, travelers can enjoy 22 miles of pristine coastline or cross the bridge to hop on a shuttle with Explore Jax Core Tours, where the city’s history, culture, and future unfold through vivid storytelling and physical representation.
    Essence, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Keep tensing and releasing muscles of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs, feet, and toes.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Seemingly immediately, your heart will begin racing and your muscles will start tensing.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Tensioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tensioning. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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