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 partnership has delivered tens of millions in sales while giving PacSun visibility into which products and creators deliver results.
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Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the same time, lawmakers had capped the agency’s administrative funding just as tens of millions of Baby Boomers were aging into retirement, exploding Social Security’s rolls.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The cyanobacteria quickly grew back, thwarting efforts that cost tens of thousands of dollars.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At about 330 feet (100 meters) in diameter before the sun began to melt its ice, 'Oumuamua was also far smaller than most comets, which typically range from about a few kilometers to tens of kilometers in diameter.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, the state park welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
This time, Maduro is putting tens of thousands of troops into coastal and border regions, presenting the buildup as a proactive move to confront narcotics networks.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Indianapolis leaders don't want more of their employees to be among the tens of thousands of people who live outside Marion County but rely on the county's infrastructure to earn a living, Hanson said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
Its Arabic-language army spokersperson has urged the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still in Gaza City to flee south, but only tens of thousands have done so.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the same time, lawmakers had capped the agency’s administrative funding just as tens of millions of Baby Boomers were aging into retirement, exploding Social Security’s rolls.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
The cyanobacteria quickly grew back, thwarting efforts that cost tens of thousands of dollars.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
At about 330 feet (100 meters) in diameter before the sun began to melt its ice, 'Oumuamua was also far smaller than most comets, which typically range from about a few kilometers to tens of kilometers in diameter.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Today, the state park welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
This time, Maduro is putting tens of thousands of troops into coastal and border regions, presenting the buildup as a proactive move to confront narcotics networks.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Indianapolis leaders don't want more of their employees to be among the tens of thousands of people who live outside Marion County but rely on the county's infrastructure to earn a living, Hanson said.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2025
Its Arabic-language army spokersperson has urged the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians still in Gaza City to flee south, but only tens of thousands have done so.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
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Labubu dolls are made by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu craze has made the founder of the company behind the viral dolls richer than ever.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Best of all, society member experts will be on hand to provide valuable tips on caring for the tropical beauties.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Sorrentino has made some beauties in his career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Under the storage racks with clean dishes and mango chutney, there were 27 rodent droppings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, these dishes are prepared with less sauce (not a bad thing) and overall salt than at Taipei South, despite having the same ownership.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those who are lucky may notice foxes, badgers, otters or deer along the route.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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