double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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Five of the six first-time All-Stars scored in double digits.
—Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Sosa had a two-run single in the seventh to help the Sox reach double digits in scoring for the second straight game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The gap between those who say the U.S. is on the right track and those who believe it's headed in the wrong direction widened slightly in July, returning to double digits after months of improvement.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The Red Sox outscored their guests 23-11, putting up double digits in both contests.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Sosa had a two-run single in the seventh to help the Sox reach double digits in scoring for the second straight game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The gap between those who say the U.S. is on the right track and those who believe it's headed in the wrong direction widened slightly in July, returning to double digits after months of improvement.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The Red Sox outscored their guests 23-11, putting up double digits in both contests.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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