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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The number of tax returns the IRS has received so far this tax season is down from last year, but refunds are up double digits, IRS data show.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Early ticket sales for 2026 are up by double digits and more than 80% of large-venue shows have already been booked.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But no other Trojans player scored in double digits.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Junior guard Ashlynn Shade also stepped up in key moments to join the superstar duo in double digits, logging 13 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Early ticket sales for 2026 are up by double digits and more than 80% of large-venue shows have already been booked.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But no other Trojans player scored in double digits.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Junior guard Ashlynn Shade also stepped up in key moments to join the superstar duo in double digits, logging 13 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for double digits
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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