tens

Definition of tensnext
plural of ten

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Recent Examples of tens Tech giants flourish or falter based on their decisions to overhaul themselves, often leaving tens of thousands of workers to pay the price. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026 As tens of thousands of people endured nearly a week with no electricity, another storm loomed on the East Coast. Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026 This has already hit multiple countries and claimed tens of thousands of victims and will now evolve. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Building capacity takes years and, in many cases, tens of billions of dollars. Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Any implication that sensitive personal information of tens of millions of customers has been compromised is unfounded. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The Justice Department released tens of thousands of pages of documents just before Christmas, including photographs, interview transcripts, call logs and court records. Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time. Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Hundreds of businesses across the Twin Cities were closed Friday as tens of thousands of Minnesotans braved sub-zero temperatures to protest the federal immigration crackdown that has roiled their state. Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
  • The toy company has also created fashion dolls with the film’s first outfits and singing dolls with the group’s performance outfits, along with action figures, collectible dolls and keychains of Huntrix, the group’s boy band Saja Boys and other characters like fan-favorite Derpy.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Mattel said starting Tuesday its American Girl subsidiary is taking pre-orders for the Kpop collection, which includes individual dolls of the film’s lead characters, Rumi, Zoey, and Mira.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums snagged her wishbone chairs at a small antique sale in Maine, and after repairs to the paper cord seats, the Danish beauties were as good as new.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.
    Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House to bring bold Irish flavors to Restaurant Week with a lineup of hearty, creative dishes.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Curated by, and co-owned with, wife Sarah, both with Greek-American roots, the restaurant serves delectable and elevated traditional dishes.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Koumba uses them like a concierge service, commandeering Air Force One to jet-set around the world, waited on all the while by a retinue of babes in leopard print.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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