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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Now, however, Democrats are feeling bullish about their chances in 2026 following a high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race in which liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford defeated by double digits a conservative backed by President Donald Trump and Musk, the president's billionaire adviser.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The Lakers dropped their first game of the California Classic at Chase Center to the Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Saturday after leading by double digits in the first half.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Both revenue and net profit have declined by double digits mainly due to weaker coal, nickel and electricity prices.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
UConn won that game, 87-63, and started its record streak of 13-consecutive March Madness wins by double digits, claiming two national titles along the way.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
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Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The Lakers dropped their first game of the California Classic at Chase Center to the Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Saturday after leading by double digits in the first half.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Both revenue and net profit have declined by double digits mainly due to weaker coal, nickel and electricity prices.
—Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
UConn won that game, 87-63, and started its record streak of 13-consecutive March Madness wins by double digits, claiming two national titles along the way.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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