Fray
noun
A situation of intense activity, often involving conflict or struggle.
The political protest turned into a fray, with police and protestors clashing.
Often appears as...
- into the fray
- in the fray
noun
The unraveling or wearing of a material's edge, often from rubbing or use.
Her old jeans had begun to fray at the knees.
Often appears as...
- fray at the edges
- fray at the ends
verb
To unravel or wear, usually at an edge, due to prolonged or rough use.
The constant washing and wearing frayed the fabric of her coat.
Often appears as...
- fray around the edges
- begin to fray
verb
To become involved in a conflict or intense activity.
He was reluctant to fray into the longstanding dispute between the two families.
Often appears as...
- fray into conflict
- fray into battle
noun
A situation of intense activity, often involving conflict or struggle.
The political protest turned into a fray, with police and protestors clashing.
Often appears as...
- into the fray
- in the fray
noun
The unraveling or wearing of a material's edge, often from rubbing or use.
Her old jeans had begun to fray at the knees.
Often appears as...
- fray at the edges
- fray at the ends
verb
To unravel or wear, usually at an edge, due to prolonged or rough use.
The constant washing and wearing frayed the fabric of her coat.
Often appears as...
- fray around the edges
- begin to fray
verb
To become involved in a conflict or intense activity.
He was reluctant to fray into the longstanding dispute between the two families.
Often appears as...
- fray into conflict
- fray into battle
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Required
Use 'fray' to describe situations where tension and energy are high.
The debate quickly escalated into a fray.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Situations
'Fray' often implies a struggle where people are fighting or competing.
Several teams entered the fray for the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The term can be metaphorical, meaning to enter a competitive environment.
New startups are eager to enter the fray of the tech industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Required
Use 'fray' to describe situations where tension and energy are high.
The debate quickly escalated into a fray.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Situations
'Fray' often implies a struggle where people are fighting or competing.
Several teams entered the fray for the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The term can be metaphorical, meaning to enter a competitive environment.
New startups are eager to enter the fray of the tech industry.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Required
Use 'fray' to describe situations where tension and energy are high.
The debate quickly escalated into a fray.
Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Situations
'Fray' often implies a struggle where people are fighting or competing.
Several teams entered the fray for the championship title.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The term can be metaphorical, meaning to enter a competitive environment.
New startups are eager to enter the fray of the tech industry.
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How the coronavirus...
because we have traditionally been the world's leaders the organizers and things like that so but everywhere you are seeing a fraying of that international order a fraying of that sense of cooperation a fraying of the idea that there are common objectives the scientists to be and to be give them credit are working together the
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Why political...
Coalition entered the political fray in the 1970s it didn't exist before then move to the 1980s ronald reagan's time big fights over the size and scope and role of federal government there were more of these examples along the way but I think you see what I'm getting at the
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Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
So I don't want my kids in the digital fray until they know who they are. But you develop your sense of self by participating in the world. So I try to help them discover themselves through these technologies, not despite them.
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Why isn't the world...
Male tunnelers sport a spectacular array of horns to fight each other for control of these tunnels, which they then defend until the female’s laid her egg. Some male tunnelers avoid the fray by masquerading as hornless females
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The science of cells...
some of that DNA from the ends gets worn down and shortened, some of that telomere DNA. And think about it like the protective caps at the ends of your shoelace. And those keep the shoelace, or the chromosome, from fraying,
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
And it is a marvelous rain forest. This first encounter was kind of like the Maasai boy who kills the lion to become a warrior. It really changed my life totally. And it brought me straight into the conservation fray.
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The Skin Gun PIPE National...
was left on a griddle too long the doctor said that I might be a candidate for this new procedure which is the spray gun and asked me if I would be interested skin cells fraying is like paint
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E.O. Wilson: Advice to...
March away from the sound of the guns. Observe from a distance, but do not join the fray. Make a fray of your own. Once you have settled on a specialty,
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Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
Archer has already paid off I'm still continually scanning to make sure no hyena come on to the fray it could happen at any point in time
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Wild Cat Love is in the...
his passion takes both him and the caracal by surprise fresh from the fray he can return to the tricky art of courtship Wildcat style
Video examples
How the coronavirus...
because we have traditionally been the world's leaders the organizers and things like that so but everywhere you are seeing a fraying of that international order a fraying of that sense of cooperation a fraying of the idea that there are common objectives the scientists to be and to be give them credit are working together the
Video examples
Why political...
Coalition entered the political fray in the 1970s it didn't exist before then move to the 1980s ronald reagan's time big fights over the size and scope and role of federal government there were more of these examples along the way but I think you see what I'm getting at the
Video examples
Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
So I don't want my kids in the digital fray until they know who they are. But you develop your sense of self by participating in the world. So I try to help them discover themselves through these technologies, not despite them.
Video examples
Why isn't the world...
Male tunnelers sport a spectacular array of horns to fight each other for control of these tunnels, which they then defend until the female’s laid her egg. Some male tunnelers avoid the fray by masquerading as hornless females
Video examples
The science of cells...
some of that DNA from the ends gets worn down and shortened, some of that telomere DNA. And think about it like the protective caps at the ends of your shoelace. And those keep the shoelace, or the chromosome, from fraying,
Video examples
Romulus Whitaker: The...
And it is a marvelous rain forest. This first encounter was kind of like the Maasai boy who kills the lion to become a warrior. It really changed my life totally. And it brought me straight into the conservation fray.
Video examples
The Skin Gun PIPE National...
was left on a griddle too long the doctor said that I might be a candidate for this new procedure which is the spray gun and asked me if I would be interested skin cells fraying is like paint
Video examples
E.O. Wilson: Advice to...
March away from the sound of the guns. Observe from a distance, but do not join the fray. Make a fray of your own. Once you have settled on a specialty,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
Archer has already paid off I'm still continually scanning to make sure no hyena come on to the fray it could happen at any point in time
Video examples
Wild Cat Love is in the...
his passion takes both him and the caracal by surprise fresh from the fray he can return to the tricky art of courtship Wildcat style
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Quote examples
David Horsey
American Cartoonist
Maybe it's stress or anger or adrenaline or disillusionment or a bullying nature or simple fear of getting killed themselves, but there is a problem if a cop cannot tell the difference between a menacing gangster and the far more common person they encounter whose life is a little frayed and messy.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
I hope that people will see that we don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties limit their choices to slightly different flavors of the status quo. It is, in fact, possible to join the fray, stand up for principles and offer a real alternative.
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Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
America used to have a strong 'moral safety net' for its people. Today that net is badly frayed, not only because families are disintegrating but also because the church doesn't play the same role that it once did in many Americans' lives.
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Marian Wright Edelman
American Activist
If we think we have ours and don't owe any time or money or effort to help those left behind, then we are a part of the problem rather than the solution to the fraying social fabric that threatens all Americans.
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Neil Bush
American Businessman
My dad's career in politics, along with that of my grandfather, Prescott Bush, taught us that good people motivated by helping others can jump into the political fray and make a positive difference.
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Mohammad Azharuddin
Indian Coach
I had lost my grandfather just a month-and-a-half before I made my debut. I was suddenly scoring runs and getting into the fray. It was a very trying period for me. I was happy as well as sad.
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John F. Kelly
American Public Servant
To join in the political fray, I don't think it convinces anyone. It just becomes a talking point on CNN.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray.
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Jimmy Cannon
American Journalist
Christmas is a holiday that persecutes the lonely, the frayed, and the rejected.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
I've always tried to stay out of the fray and not be an object of controversy.
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David Horsey
American Cartoonist
Maybe it's stress or anger or adrenaline or disillusionment or a bullying nature or simple fear of getting killed themselves, but there is a problem if a cop cannot tell the difference between a menacing gangster and the far more common person they encounter whose life is a little frayed and messy.
Quote examples
Gary Johnson
American Politician
I hope that people will see that we don't have to sit by the sidelines and watch as the two major parties limit their choices to slightly different flavors of the status quo. It is, in fact, possible to join the fray, stand up for principles and offer a real alternative.
Quote examples
Gary Bauer
American Public Servant
America used to have a strong 'moral safety net' for its people. Today that net is badly frayed, not only because families are disintegrating but also because the church doesn't play the same role that it once did in many Americans' lives.
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Marian Wright Edelman
American Activist
If we think we have ours and don't owe any time or money or effort to help those left behind, then we are a part of the problem rather than the solution to the fraying social fabric that threatens all Americans.
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Neil Bush
American Businessman
My dad's career in politics, along with that of my grandfather, Prescott Bush, taught us that good people motivated by helping others can jump into the political fray and make a positive difference.
Quote examples
Mohammad Azharuddin
Indian Coach
I had lost my grandfather just a month-and-a-half before I made my debut. I was suddenly scoring runs and getting into the fray. It was a very trying period for me. I was happy as well as sad.
Quote examples
John F. Kelly
American Public Servant
To join in the political fray, I don't think it convinces anyone. It just becomes a talking point on CNN.
Quote examples
Renee Fleming
American Musician
I have a certain image that's more classic, and I'm happy to stay out of the fray.
Quote examples
Jimmy Cannon
American Journalist
Christmas is a holiday that persecutes the lonely, the frayed, and the rejected.
Quote examples
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
American Baseball Player
I've always tried to stay out of the fray and not be an object of controversy.
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