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tension
noun as in tightness
Strong matches
balance, constriction, force, rigidity, stiffness, straining, stretching, tautness, tenseness, tensity
Weak match
noun as in mental stress
Strongest matches
anxiety, apprehension, concern, discomfort, hostility, jitters, nervousness, pressure, strain, suspense, unease, worry
Strong matches
agitation, brunt, disquiet, edginess, jumps, nerves, restlessness, shakes, uneasiness, worriment
Weak matches
ants in pants, antsiness, bad feeling, nail-biting, pins and needles
Example Sentences
There had been hopes that tensions would ease after France's foreign minister held talks with Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers earlier this month.
Both machines use carriages and spring tension — the springs are easier on the body’s connective tissue, making exercise low-impact.
"These concerns highlight broader tensions surrounding Starlink's operations across Africa, particularly the growing demand for local partnerships," it added.
Speaking to Reuters, one expert said the change in jobs was "very abrupt and potentially disruptive" given the current trade tensions - adding that Wang also had experience negotiating with US since the first Trump administration.
Gold prices shot up to $3,200 per ounce last week due to trade tensions between the US and China, which has forced investors to seek refuge in the commodity because of uncertainties.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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