Another word for "tens" other than "dozens"

Asked Mar 09 '16 at 19:49

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I'm seeking another word for "tens" when describing multiples of something fewer than one-hundred.

For example:

The landlord received tens of applications for the rental home.

I don't like the word "dozens" as a substitute simply because it breaks the convention of using base ten figures elsewhere:

The landlord received hundreds of phone calls about the rental home.
The landlord noticed thousands of online views of the rental home listing.
To the landlord, it feels like he has contacted tens of thousands of people.

But using "dozens" carries a hefty weight with it, that "tens" seems to lack.

Is there a way to use "tens" in this context while still conveying the idea of "several" as opposed to "only a few"?

edited Mar 09 '16 at 20:02

anongoodnurse

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asked Mar 09 '16 at 19:49

gfullam

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Scores means twenties. – deadrat Mar 09 '16 at 19:53
@deadrat That is a legitimate answer. Post it and get some up votes ;) – gfullam Mar 09 '16 at 19:54
It's already been posted in the dupe. ;) Tens is used; scores carries more weight, obviously. But that falsely divides into groups of twenty. – anongoodnurse Mar 09 '16 at 19:55
Also see “Scores” = high amount? – choster Mar 09 '16 at 19:55
@medica Note that the selected answer there suggests the use of "dozens", but there are other useful answers to consider. FWIW, I did use the site search before posting this and did not come across that post. – gfullam Mar 09 '16 at 19:57
@gfullam - The top answer addresses scores as well. Not a problem; lots of people post dupes. :-) – anongoodnurse Mar 09 '16 at 20:01
@medica You're right, and I missed it. I don't disagree that this is a dupe. I regret that I couldn't find the answer using the site search. – gfullam Mar 09 '16 at 20:02

Another word for "tens" other than "dozens"

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