twenties

noun

plural of twenty
as in fifties

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  1. ones
  2. hundreds
  3. tens
  4. fives
  5. dollars
Noun
  • London said the rental market is bifurcated, with older apartment complexes generally fuller than newer ones.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Fans from all over ‘live soccer’ with Argentina Specks of yellow could be spotted in the crowds of white and blue during the banderazo, because Argentines weren’t the only ones supporting the team.
    — Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of ones
Noun
  • Le Specs is a constant go-to for eyewear, with high-quality shades that won’t run you hundreds of dollars.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Though none of them passed, the dialysis industry spent hundreds of millions between 2018 and 2022 to defeat them.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of hundreds
Noun
  • 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
Definition of tens
Noun
  • LaPour was the preseason Big 12 Pitcher of the Year and got his season off to a strong start against Vanderbilt, giving up two runs off fives hits in five innings of work with five strikeouts.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of fives
Noun
  • Even if the bond was granted, Wilber worried his family wouldn’t have the funds to pay his bail, which can cost thousands of dollars.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Both Ward and Landman estimate the couple spent around $1 million dollars for decor.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Definition of dollars
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