traction

[trak-shuhn] / ˈtræk ʃən /

NOUN

physical resistance, friction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

suction

STRONG

absorption adherence adhesion constriction contraction drag draught drawing grip haulage pull pulling purchase resorption strain stress stretch suck towage

Antonyms

WEAK

slipperiness

Example Sentences

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Institutional buying never picked up and shares struggled to gain traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Whether these efforts gain significant traction remains unclear.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The Bruins struggled to gain traction against Terry, who joined Texas Tech following last season’s exit from the WCWS.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Tech companies have long argued they are not responsible for user-generated content, but product liability cases involving design choices appear to be gaining traction.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

There was good traction to it, and we were soon at the top of the mountain.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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