as in doll
a physically attractive person
promised me that she would fix me up with a ten
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Recent Examples of ten
The second World Cup, in 1934, was held in Benito Mussolini’s Italy and served his blustery model of fascism; 1978’s edition took place in Argentina, in the middle of its military junta and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dissidents.
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
There was the case in Central Africa and Western Africa — in Gabon and the Republic of Congo — where it's believed tens of thousands of western lowland gorillas were killed by an Ebola epidemic in the early 2000s.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
Club stock Meta Platforms sank on Friday after the Financial Times reported that the company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help fund its AI push.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
For an event expected to rely on tens of thousands of volunteers, that early momentum matters.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
There was the case in Central Africa and Western Africa — in Gabon and the Republic of Congo — where it's believed tens of thousands of western lowland gorillas were killed by an Ebola epidemic in the early 2000s.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
Club stock Meta Platforms sank on Friday after the Financial Times reported that the company could potentially raise tens of billions of dollars in a stock offering to help fund its AI push.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
For an event expected to rely on tens of thousands of volunteers, that early momentum matters.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ten
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The maker of Hot Wheels, American Girl and Uno has recently confronted a challenging market for toys, beset by tariffs on goods produced overseas and weaker-than-expected demand for Barbie dolls and Fisher-Price preschool products.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Again, Lopez drew inspiration from the 2000s with a frosty lavender eyeshadow framed with dramatic black doll-like lashes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Simon Adingra opened the scoring for Sunderland here, after a lovely through ball from their best player this season, Granit Xhaka.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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But the 27-year-old Alabama man didn’t see through on that promise and ended up staying in Fiji and hooking up with other lovelies.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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The artist Theaster Gates, who has paid tribute to Black life and Black beauty in the center’s Forum building with a frieze of archival images from Ebony and Jet magazines, is also a neighbor to the center with his cultural revitalization projects through the Rebuild Foundation.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Hailey Bieber's beauty brand Rhode is set to host a pop-up kiosk in Newport this month.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
4 June 2026
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Most of these songs go out to the babes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The neckline is very luxe-coded, and the wrinkle-proof texture is perfect for all the lazy babes out there who will do literally anything to avoid having to locate their handheld steamer.—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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Like the Smokies, Allegheny National Forest boasts its own impressive roster of wildlife, including black bear, deer, foxes, wild turkeys, salamanders, beavers, and snowshoe hare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.—
Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
29 Mar. 2026
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The menu is identical across locations, showcasing dishes found in regions along the 41st parallel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Stick to dishes that are cooked hot in front of you, and be cautious with raw vegetables and tap water in places where the local water isn’t considered safe.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Ten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ten. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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