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 approach can potentially work with samples containing only tens or hundreds of atoms, dramatically reducing the amount of material required compared with conventional NMR. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 At first a single-day affair, the celebration has quickly grown into a weekend-long extravaganza that draws tens of thousands of people — along with some of the show's cast members — to Brighton. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Moscow has allegedly abducted tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 The new findings extend the potential betel nut use by tens of thousands of years. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 Nonpartisan state analysts say the tax will likely generate tens of billions of dollars, but also cost the state hundreds of millions or more in annual revenue. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 In the twenty-tens, legal scholars began turning their attention to the law of the robot. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Between the Buried and Me will perform for tens of thousands of fans on the same stage as Mastodon and Gojira at one of the country’s largest rock and metal festivals. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 But on Tuesday, senators failed to advance the firms’ top legislative priority, shrugging off the threat of tens of millions of dollars that still could hit them this fall. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The dolls feature fashionable clothing, long rooted hair and collective accessories, among other features, that represent their particular emotion.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Here’s a look at some of the Bob Mackie Barbie dolls available to purchase online now.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dolls

Noun

These regions are already incredibly cinematic, but finding undiscovered beauties to shoot in this land was a true moment of pride and triumph.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Still, every spare inch is crammed with more than 32 different kinds of orchids imported from around the world, including such beauties as the flame-like Epidendrum radicans and the rare Dimorphorchis lowii.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of beauties

Noun

The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The morning’s catch is the basis for seafood dishes at Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dishes

Noun

Admired for his seriousness and for his eagerness to learn, as well as for his movie-star face and sturdy body, de Kooning was a looker in a city full of lookers.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of lookers

Noun

Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s ongoing satirical series at first appalled many viewers with its resolute political incorrectness and penchant for four-letter words from the mouths of babes, and that was nowhere more evident than in Cartman himself.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of babes

Noun

The disease, which spreads through bites and scratches from infected animals, is most commonly carried by bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
In Texas, rabies has been detected mostly in bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes, according to the state health department.

— Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

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