as in pressures
the burden on one's emotional or mental well-being created by demands on one's time
under a lot of tension right now about her decision not to go to college
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Recent Examples of tensions
Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Their deaths have led to continuous protests and demonstrations throughout the city, leading to calls for the reduction of tensions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
In a post-wedding interview with The Times in October 2022, Nicola spoke warmly of Harper, but according to the journalist who did the interview, the tensions with the Beckhams were already apparent then.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
The Turkish foreign minister also spoke by phone with Araghchi about reducing regional tensions.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Egypt and Qatar have moved to mediate, with senior officials holding calls with Iranian leaders and Trump’s Middle East envoy in an effort to ease tensions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The source claimed that tensions finally came to a head after Victoria allegedly hijacked a dance at the 2022 nuptials.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
This is how trans-Atlantic tensions over the issue reached a crisis point so quickly.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Supply chains are under pressure, with geopolitical tensions impacting nearly 70% of international trade.
—Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Their deaths have led to continuous protests and demonstrations throughout the city, leading to calls for the reduction of tensions.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
In a post-wedding interview with The Times in October 2022, Nicola spoke warmly of Harper, but according to the journalist who did the interview, the tensions with the Beckhams were already apparent then.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2026
The Turkish foreign minister also spoke by phone with Araghchi about reducing regional tensions.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Egypt and Qatar have moved to mediate, with senior officials holding calls with Iranian leaders and Trump’s Middle East envoy in an effort to ease tensions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
The source claimed that tensions finally came to a head after Victoria allegedly hijacked a dance at the 2022 nuptials.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
This is how trans-Atlantic tensions over the issue reached a crisis point so quickly.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tensions
Noun
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Takaichi’s popularity outpaces support for her party amid persistent economic pressures.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Policymakers emphasized the need to balance easing inflation pressures against still-solid economic growth and a stabilizing labor market.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition, the same infrastructure can handle longer contexts for the same cost or additional model inference, such as a retrieval pass that checks facts or a summarizer that tightens answers before delivery.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Options for consumers if credit tightens Overspent this holiday season?—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Set inland in the country’s western region, Cayo is defined by lush rain forest, winding rivers, and a strong sense of remoteness that makes everyday stresses seem distant and insignificant.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perdix units have been produced at scale and proven reliable at extreme speeds, in cold temperatures, and under launch stresses.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The history of the Kings in the NBA The Kings’ history stretches back well before its Kansas City days.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That would seem to include the WHO group that assesses what flu strains are circulating and makes critical decisions about updating flu shots.—
MIKE STOBBE,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The default reflects broader strains in Hollywood real estate amid declining production and rising financing costs.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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House Bill 1002 also ties utility profits to performance metrics, including affordability and service restoration.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stapleton has won three times in the past, which currently ties him with Kacey Musgraves, Josh Kear and Lori McKenna.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Canned Beans Beans are heart-healthy legumes rich in soluble fiber, which binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps to flush it out of the body.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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One large egg binds with the breadcrumbs and ensures that the meatballs remain moist and tender.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Tensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tensions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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