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tensions

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tensions.

Editorial note

That means players can string their rackets at lower tensions, allowing even more power on their strokes (including the serve).

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Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tensions gathered in one view.

noun

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

noun

A psychological state of being tense.

noun

A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tensions.

noun

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

noun

A psychological state of being tense.

noun

A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.

noun

(physics, engineering) The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.

Example sentences

1

That means players can string their rackets at lower tensions, allowing even more power on their strokes (including the serve).

2

It seems to me that there are two major, unrelated tensions in Reddit at the moment: 1.

3

Rumors will be forming, tensions will be high, and some people will still be texting with the friend you just fired.

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Unfortunately, the power players that make a living off racial tensions would prefer to keep it that way to maintain their influence.

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And as Reddit grows, the tensions are becoming more severe, not less.

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Fortunately, the invention of the portable Raclette oven calmed down religious tensions, though it did not lessen the zeal for witch and jew burnings.

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And this knowledge could in fact lower tensions and increase security.

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Notice that I don't say tensions, because sometimes it's current, and sometimes it's charge (eg.

9

You should read more about Russia-Belarus relations, like tensions regarding Eurasian Economic Union or Belarus's refusal to recognize independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia or Crimea reunification.

10

I don't know why you would assume that: There's a whole host of tensions that come with decisions made at the state level.

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As I mentioned elsewhere in these comments, yesterday's issue was specifically about the tensions between large, default sub volunteer moderation and Reddit the company.

12

This I think is the root cause of both of these tensions.

Quote examples

1

If that were to indeed be the case on a wide scale, that could present some tensions for Facebook’s core product design--and business--over time." The rapid rate of growth of Facebook use in Taiwan, if correctly estimated, is quite astounding.

2

"The real challenges for Wikipedia are to resolve the governance disputes — the tensions among foundation employees, longtime editors trying to protect their prerogatives, and new volunteers trying to break in." Big time.

3

Meanwhile restrictive abortion laws are making a comeback, coverage of and investigations into campus rape have been roundly botched, the aggressive mainstream "feminist" narrative (at this point I'd argue feminism online is a news marketing gimmick, not a reflection of any real political ideology) stokes tensions that choke productive discussion.

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What might exist in Camden that doesn't exist elsewhere is that, at least as far as local government goes, Camden doesn't have the governing tensions that exist in other cities, with a rich "governing class" (read: white yuppies) doing all that they can to "protect themselves" from "the others".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tensions in a sentence?

That means players can string their rackets at lower tensions, allowing even more power on their strokes (including the serve).

What does tensions mean?

The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

What part of speech is tensions?

tensions is commonly used as noun.