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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Excluding the Super Bowl impact, CEO Lachlan Murdoch said later on an investor call, advertising revenue would have grown double digits, driven by strength across the company.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Four Warriors reached double digits in kills in Kristian Titriyski (14), Louis Sakanoko (12) and Adrien Roure (10).
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
New York won three of the four games by double digits and outscored the Sixers 497-408 in the series.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The Atlanta Dream trailed by double digits, fought back twice and still needed Angel Reese's game-saving block in the final seconds to survive.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Four Warriors reached double digits in kills in Kristian Titriyski (14), Louis Sakanoko (12) and Adrien Roure (10).
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
New York won three of the four games by double digits and outscored the Sixers 497-408 in the series.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The Atlanta Dream trailed by double digits, fought back twice and still needed Angel Reese's game-saving block in the final seconds to survive.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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