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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Concerns about its football pipeline dragged shares down by double digits, but several weeks ago optimism about the upcoming release of Battlefield 6 boosted the stock again.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
While Mamdani leads by double digits in most major polls, potential shifts could arise if key foes withdraw or endorsements change the election's landscape.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
After a big dip last week, gas prices have increased in Florida by double digits this week.
—Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
No other player on the roster scored in double digits.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
While Mamdani leads by double digits in most major polls, potential shifts could arise if key foes withdraw or endorsements change the election's landscape.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
After a big dip last week, gas prices have increased in Florida by double digits this week.
—Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
No other player on the roster scored in double digits.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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