TENS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

tens

noun

Definition of tens

plural of ten

as in dolls

a physically attractive person promised me that she would fix me up with a ten

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Recent Examples of tens The program has since expanded to more than 50 countries, and families have completed tens of millions of trips through teen accounts since the accounts were introduced, according to the company. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 At altitudes of tens of kilometers above Earth, temperatures and atmospheric pressure can differ dramatically from conditions at ground level. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Point Bennett hosts massive seal and sea lion colonies that can number well into the tens of thousands—well worth the trouble. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Moving forward Public health agencies, community organizations and GUIDE programs are working together to help the tens of thousands of Coloradans with dementia and their families find services and support. — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The investment initially drew skepticism from Parton’s accountants, only to spur massive development, tens of thousands of jobs and a brand known ‘round the world. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 While Apple’s layoffs are uncommon and relatively small, other companies have laid off tens of thousands of employees in the last year. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Social Security benefits will be cut for tens of millions of retirees in late 2032, unless Congress takes action first. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 The rates Denver has been paying the private law firm are substantially higher than averages reported by Clio, a legal technology company that tracks billing data from tens of thousands of legal professionals. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens

Noun

The dolls and books, which depict 9- and 10-year-olds, became part of daily life for millions of American girls.

— Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Most store shelves were filled with fashion dolls and products focused on beauty and appearance.

— Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dolls

Noun

Curry is largely there for comic relief, swanning in with a bevy of beauties, challenging Bosley (Bill Murray) to a sumo match, and, sadly, getting murdered by the pool, thus depriving us of Curry’s magnetic presence for the rest of the film.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Angelonia varieties such as Angelface are daring vertical beauties that adore sunshine.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

Ancient dirty dishes University of South Carolina archaeologist Adam King and his colleagues found fragments of ancient DNA from Theobroma cacao in the inner surfaces of potsherds from long-ago feasts at Etowah.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Drink trays and serving dishes may not get the same attention as the main dish, but the best serving platters are just as critical for making even the most humble of tablescapes look more professional.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of dishes

Noun

The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums.

— Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025

Definition of lookers

Noun

What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

Definition of babes

Noun

In Lee’s vision of the team, SKC will have a different profile up top than the fox-in-the-box that is Joveljic.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The organization highlighted careful monitoring, carried out with the farmers whose land the birds nested on, which allowed the nests to be fenced off from ground predators like foxes.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of foxes

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