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 group, originally signed to RCA Records, released two albums of bustling synth pop and opened for Harry Styles in the late twenty-tens but was cast off in the early days of the pandemic owing to low sales.
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Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Of course, any company spending tens of billions of dollars on AI hardware will need to demonstrate a return.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Zeng says that what’s been uncovered in the new deposit is only a fraction of the tens of thousands of other fossils there.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Among other things, the lawsuit asserted that tens of thousands of absentee ballots already have been mailed to people and a substantial number have been filled out and returned.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026
The Gold100 honorees lead companies worth more than $10 trillion, work in governments representing tens of millions of citizens, have creative works that won Oscars and much more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2026
But European, Japanese, and Korean automakers also employ tens of thousands of workers, not to mention Tesla and the other startups.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
These markets, which now amass tens of billions of dollars in bets every month, are a dangerous expansion of gambling.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Of course, any company spending tens of billions of dollars on AI hardware will need to demonstrate a return.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Zeng says that what’s been uncovered in the new deposit is only a fraction of the tens of thousands of other fossils there.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Among other things, the lawsuit asserted that tens of thousands of absentee ballots already have been mailed to people and a substantial number have been filled out and returned.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Before the game, Rozier allegedly tipped off a group of bettors, who wagered on his plan to leave early — generating tens of thousands of dollars in profits.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 1 May 2026
The Gold100 honorees lead companies worth more than $10 trillion, work in governments representing tens of millions of citizens, have creative works that won Oscars and much more.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2026
But European, Japanese, and Korean automakers also employ tens of thousands of workers, not to mention Tesla and the other startups.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
These markets, which now amass tens of billions of dollars in bets every month, are a dangerous expansion of gambling.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
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The selection opens with Taiwanese work Welcome to the Dollhouse about YouTuber Princess Maria who sets out to uncover the secrets of Madame Dolly, a sorceress who can turn lifeless dolls into human beings.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Add some bright, festive color to your spread with these naturally-colored beauties.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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These beauties can also function as secret storage solutions thanks to a door bolt that will keep nosy guests away.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2026
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In my world, the dirty plates should be cleared, but the actual washing of the dishes waits until everyone is finished.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Traditional dishes are on the menu, too, along with homemade tortillas, mezcal-forward cocktails and Sunday brunch offerings, the restaurant’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 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
Noun
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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