tens

Definition of tensnext
plural of ten

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Recent Examples of tens At one point, the fires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate — some have since returned to find treasured memories turned to ashes. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 The popular Dearborn Homecoming Festival is returning to Ford Field Park this weekend, with tens of thousands of people expected to visit and even see musical guest Chance the Rapper. Heath Kalb, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Successive administrations have kept tens of thousands of personnel in the region, believing that a standing force would protect the free flow of energy, support Israel, combat terrorist groups, and deter Iran. Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 So, when companies that used to routinely print tens of billions in annual free cash flow start putting up immaterial sums — or even outflows — investors understandably start to be concerned. Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 What holds that position is the software the whole field already writes in, plus the interconnect that makes tens of thousands of chips behave as one machine. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Microsoft has been granted property tax breaks worth tens of millions of dollars for its data center projects across metro Atlanta. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The product, which is nothing more than a ball attached to a headband by a string, has garnered tens of millions of views on TikTok and posted revenues of more than $100 million over the past two full years. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026 The nonprofit subcontracts with around 100 legal service providers nationwide who represent tens of thousands of unaccompanied children. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
  • There are too many mentions of Julia Roberts and of Fauci bobblehead dolls.
    Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Best of all, there’s still plenty of time to grow these beauties in your Southern garden.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Executive Chef Joe Swan brings an East Coast influence to the menu, featuring classic steaks, the location's famous prime rib, and standout seafood dishes like Shrimp De Jonghe.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And now, the cozy neighborhood spot has reopened to greet guests with a new look and new dishes.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Though another fox clan ultimately adopts him, their care feels like only a temporary reprieve from advancing human nihilism.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The fox wasn't making its first appearance around the family's home.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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