tens

Definition of tensnext
plural of ten

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Recent Examples of tens Now the image team at the space agency is still sorting through and processing the tens of thousands of images captured during the mission. Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026 The military operation involved tens of thousands of troops along with advanced missile systems, combat aircraft, naval vessels, and submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 Abnormally warm waters in the Atlantic raise the risk that at least one very large, destructive hurricane will form, potentially threatening the tens of millions of people living in areas vulnerable to flooding, wind damage and coastal storm surges. Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026 Google is investing tens of billions to make sure the infrastructure is ready. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Still, their offers kept getting passed over as homes sold for tens – and sometimes hundreds – of thousands of dollars above list price. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them. Judy Berman, Time, 22 May 2026 The Tribune recently reported Ige also voluntarily returned tens of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 grants, cutting off funding for disease surveillance and racial equity programming. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 And that’s only because OpenAI opted to launch a for-profit company with shares worth tens of billions of dollars. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
  • The brand is using the milestone to update its core dolls, expand its licensing business, and keep the focus on the original four characters that launched the label in 2001.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • But when it got shortened to Izzy and the plush dolls started coming out, everyone became a little more endearing to this representative of the 1996 Olympics.
    Emily McLeod, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
  • From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Maybe dinner is simply about getting food on the table quickly or minimizing dishes while spending time with your family — and that can still count as a successful meal.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
  • Fox News Digital compared menu prices for popcorn shrimp dishes at major restaurant chains in the Orlando, Florida, area.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
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
Noun
  • Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • That li'l fella wasn't doing fox-kind's reputation any good.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • Rihanna wore tiger-print Alaïa d’Orsay pumps twice in New York in January, first with denim-on-denim and then with a matching coat, while Angel Reese went bolder that month in blue leopard-print Jennifer Le thigh-high boots with fox-fur trim.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026

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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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