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
Independent film legend John Cassavetes helmed this gritty crime drama about strip club owner Cosmo Vittelli (Ben Gazzara), who, shortly after making his last gambling debt payment, loses tens of thousands of dollars in a poker game.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Confluence Hydro, the company set to buy the dams along with tens of thousands of surrounding acres, has vowed to modernize and relicense them to generate energy for decades to come.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
There are tens of thousands of ‘Rats who’ll be happy to fill seats.
—Gretchen Kalwinski, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Those fortunes can oscillate by tens of billions of dollars by the day, or sometimes a matter of hours.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Firmoo has served tens of millions of customers worldwide and has built a strong base of positive feedback over time.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Those fortunes can oscillate by tens of billions of dollars by the day, or even a matter of hours.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The nonprofit environmental group reported there are tens of millions of cases of illness related to waterborne species each year.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Confluence Hydro, the company set to buy the dams along with tens of thousands of surrounding acres, has vowed to modernize and relicense them to generate energy for decades to come.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
There are tens of thousands of ‘Rats who’ll be happy to fill seats.
—Gretchen Kalwinski, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Those fortunes can oscillate by tens of billions of dollars by the day, or sometimes a matter of hours.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Firmoo has served tens of millions of customers worldwide and has built a strong base of positive feedback over time.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Those fortunes can oscillate by tens of billions of dollars by the day, or even a matter of hours.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The nonprofit environmental group reported there are tens of millions of cases of illness related to waterborne species each year.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
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Themed products such as Uno, Monopoly, and dolls tied to the film have been released, with more to come.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The show highlights Wu’s new venture, Atomic Lab, a platform for limited-edition collectible dolls inspired by fashion and pop culture.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Some of the best oyster plates on the market are vintage, like this set of six midcentury beauties.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 June 2026
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These little beauties will make a show in the late spring and then go for round two later in the summer, blooming off the current season's growth.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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These dishes are all based on Garcia’s heritage and upbringing but are fundamentally an expression of love, her gift to the eater.—
Von Diaz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The restaurant, NoMI Kitchen, also serves up expansive views along with seasonal dishes and sushi.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
11 Dec. 2025
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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
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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
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Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 Nov. 2025
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Good luck with that Saturn Return, babes!—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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But if a fox cub is in trouble, there are usually obvious clues that something isn't quite right.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Rabies is most common in wild animals including skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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