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 possible walkout could involve tens of thousands of employees and affect more than 500,000 students across the nation’s second-largest school district.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the low-end estimates, around 10%, would amount to tens of thousands of women.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s a long hike—a journey of tens of millions of light-years, sometimes more, ending when one of these wayward rays is absorbed harmlessly by our atmosphere, high above our heads.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children receives tens of millions of CSAM reports every year.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The forms also show Steyer, a billionaire financier turned Democratic megadonor and environmentalist, has invested tens of millions in private equity funds despite railing against the industry on the campaign trail.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The threatened escalation risks a humanitarian crisis for tens of millions of people in the region, potentially restricting their access to basic essentials such as electricity, food, water and health care, some analysts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Even the low-end estimates, around 10%, would amount to tens of thousands of women.
—Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
That’s a long hike—a journey of tens of millions of light-years, sometimes more, ending when one of these wayward rays is absorbed harmlessly by our atmosphere, high above our heads.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children receives tens of millions of CSAM reports every year.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
The forms also show Steyer, a billionaire financier turned Democratic megadonor and environmentalist, has invested tens of millions in private equity funds despite railing against the industry on the campaign trail.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The threatened escalation risks a humanitarian crisis for tens of millions of people in the region, potentially restricting their access to basic essentials such as electricity, food, water and health care, some analysts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tens
Noun
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The merch table was selling posters from the 2024 Barbie concert tour for $20, and the cheapest Barbie dolls being sold for $25 were gone after just a few hours.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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This mystery dumpling craze parallels that of plushy Labubu dolls, which became a worldwide sensation last year after Lisa, a performer in K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted sporting the toy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These days, Aybar tends to the tropical beauties, mostly Phalaenopsis and lady slippers, in a 500-square-foot greenhouse at his Dallas home.—
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Turns out, these gold beauties don’t follow that rule.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Executive Chef Billy Sims is leading the latest menu, introducing dishes designed to elevate the fan experience while keeping the spirit of ballpark comfort food intact.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At Eliza and Joseph Raney's Skogen Kitchen in Custer, South Dakota, try morels on soft-egg ravioli or other dishes.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Dec. 2025
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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
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He’s scolded by fox and hawk for being out in the rain, but Bear shares his berries with Marvin, who gets a ride home on the back of Deer.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The fox has been a representation of Rachel’s journey for the whole season.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tens. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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