fives

noun

Definition of fivesnext
plural of five
as in tens

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  1. hundreds
  2. dollars
  3. hundred
Noun
  • But that expansion did not go quite as planned, as hundreds of drivers received erroneous tickets.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Despite his commercial success—which included Grammy nominations, hundreds of live shows, and collaborations with everyone from Madonna to Coldplay—Bergling struggled with life in the spotlight, and his unexpected death in 2018 would shock fans and fellow musicians alike.
    — Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of hundreds
Noun
  • The chance to win thousands of dollars probably helps too.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    — Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of dollars
Noun
  • Twenty-five Israeli hostages and the bodies of eight others were released during the ceasefire in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Even outsourcing development can be expensive, often reaching tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
    — Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of hundred
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