tens

Definition of tensnext
plural of ten

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tens The young man was IShowSpeed, one of the world’s biggest livestreamers, with tens of millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. Ernie Suggs, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 While hopes of finding additional survivors have all but vanished, tens of thousands of families remain waiting for answers about relatives whose whereabouts are still unknown. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Last month, a US Air Force engineer won public sympathy after being charged with sawing down over a dozen Flock cameras, with his legal defense’s GoFundMe page quickly raising tens of thousands of dollars. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026 Eventually, streamable Apple Music replaced iTunes, and tens of thousands of songs became 100 million songs. Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Stevens has leaned more heavily on tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, which could become one of Stevens’ biggest liabilities in the primary. Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 All told, that means tens of millions of individual taxpayers, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts could qualify for refund payments. Connor Greene, Time, 8 July 2026 Most of the belt stretches between altitudes of around 600 miles (1,000 km) to tens of thousands of miles, but in some areas the radiation can reach much closer to Earth's surface. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026 Later healthcare measures, including the Affordable Care Act, have focused on increasing the number of people who have health insurance and largely steered clear of efforts to reduce barriers for the tens of millions enrolled in these plans. Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
  • Now, there are advisory boards for both historical dolls and Girl of the Year, Cartwright says.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The backstory Educator, journalist, and philanthropist Pleasant Rowland—best known to the world as the creator of the American Girl line of dolls—graduated from Wells College, a former school in town, in 1962.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • These low-maintenance garden beauties require less pruning, deadheading, and pest management to keep them looking good.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Shopping market editor Kate McGregor’s new favorite sheets, these scalloped percale beauties from Rebecca Udall, are 50% off right now.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The menu is built for sharing, with dishes like samosa chaat, okra fries and kati rolls that balance spice, crunch and bright flavor.
    Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • The main restaurant serves healthy Mediterranean dishes, heavy with vegetables, protein, and healthy oils.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 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
  • 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
  • The queen of the blonde beach babes!
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, a scenic oceanfront property with public hiking trails, bobcats, foxes and sweeping views of the San Mateo coast, Farallon Islands and the Marin Headlands could become part of the national park system.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
  • And the hare did not have that specific goal before the fox appeared.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026

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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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