double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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Bitterly cold wind chills as much as double digits below zero will continue through the rest of the weekend in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
But the poll, released this week and conducted by Pan Atlantic Research, showed Mills besting Platner in the primary by double digits, 47% to 37%.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Dec. 2025
Miller pumped in 18 points to go with five rebounds and four assists, marking his third straight game cracking double digits in the aftermath of resting his left shoulder for a pair of games.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
Senior forward Javan Buchanan was the only other Bronco to score in double digits (15).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
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David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
But the poll, released this week and conducted by Pan Atlantic Research, showed Mills besting Platner in the primary by double digits, 47% to 37%.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 14 Dec. 2025
Miller pumped in 18 points to go with five rebounds and four assists, marking his third straight game cracking double digits in the aftermath of resting his left shoulder for a pair of games.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Dec. 2025
Senior forward Javan Buchanan was the only other Bronco to score in double digits (15).
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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