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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help
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Recent Examples of redouble
But while workers at the Cameron plant are now redoubling efforts to eke out a few thousand more tons with the existing system, there’s been no decision to expand the plant, my Total tour guides told me.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As the war in the Middle East and the surge in crude prices provide a windfall to the Kremlin, Kyiv has redoubled its efforts to hobble Russia’s energy production.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
My response is to redouble my efforts to give people public recognition and the space to contribute in meetings.
—John Speranza, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
So, investigators redoubled their efforts to try to learn more.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As the war in the Middle East and the surge in crude prices provide a windfall to the Kremlin, Kyiv has redoubled its efforts to hobble Russia’s energy production.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
My response is to redouble my efforts to give people public recognition and the space to contribute in meetings.
—John Speranza, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
So, investigators redoubled their efforts to try to learn more.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
Verb
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At the same time, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and global competition is intensifying.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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As supporters continued singing, waving flags and celebrating into the evening, anticipation for the match only intensified.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The mayor has budgeted only $10 million for new vehicles, but Warwick and others say that number needs to be doubled at a minimum.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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For most adults, drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is safe, but for people with severe high blood pressure, drinking this amount can double the risk of a heart attack or stroke.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The organization increased purses; lured in other investors; launched PGA Tour Enterprises, a new program that transformed players into equity holders; among other things.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Dec. 2025
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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While some consumers will point to the system working, others will refer to this incident as a cause for deepening anxieties that food is both too expensive and too unreliable.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Any firm attempt to secure the peace, in other words, would only deepen the war.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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Pandemic-era school disruption, the rise of social media, and heightened political tension have all collided during their formative years—leaving many struggling with focus, stress, and mental health challenges.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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The steep offshore trench and complex plate interactions in the region also heighten the risk of tsunamis generated by undersea seismic activity.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ross Wilson, the sporting director who arrived in October, is keen to further strengthen the youth sides by complementing local talent with signings from the UK and across the world.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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World’s first 16-ton drone mothership People’s Daily reported that the Jetank platform is designed to strengthen China’s low-altitude economy, a government initiative aimed at expanding civilian air services and accelerating innovation along the aviation industrial chain.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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