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as in twofold
being twice as great or as many
after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
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Recent Examples of double
Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
According to recent data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, venture capital investment in generative AI has surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, with total funding on pace to more than double from last year.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Terry Moseley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Their starter, senior Vance Feuerbacher — who also, on occasion, doubled as a linebacker — was just starting to get the hang of Mumme’s offense.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Frank Isbell had four doubles for the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs in 1906.
—Beth Harris, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Without congressional action, premiums could more than double, increasing by an average of 114%, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
According to recent data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, venture capital investment in generative AI has surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, with total funding on pace to more than double from last year.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Most Democrats have refused to reopen the government until subsidies are extended to help people pay Obamacare premiums, which are expected to double this year.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Their starter, senior Vance Feuerbacher — who also, on occasion, doubled as a linebacker — was just starting to get the hang of Mumme’s offense.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Before Blue Jays manager John Schneider refused to pitch to him, intentionally walking him a postseason record four times, Ohtani had already slugged two home runs and hit two doubles.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Frank Isbell had four doubles for the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs in 1906.
—Beth Harris, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Nick Shane, vice president of booking for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, said people attending the Boise show will be in for an extra-special treat because the number of trucks and motocross riders is double what a typical show would have.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Upstairs, there is a full-floor primary suite with a fireplace and dual walk-in closets.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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That includes the screen, as well as a series of shortcut button sets, a knob, and dual sliders.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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First, in September 2024, following Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region with a more than twofold increase in enlistment bonuses.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But candy-industry insiders know that the pressures for companies are twofold.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cybercriminals often use fake promotional emails or ads that look like real store offers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The cohost brought up the astronaut during a discussion of Kim Kardashian's claim that the moon landing was fake.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wild news in the Financial Times this morning, which reports that China has substantially increased energy subsidies for some of its largest data centers in a bid to bolster its position in the global AI race.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rising prices for cars, parts and repairs needed, and medical bills have increased, driving up the price of insurance.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even small acts—sharing a song, looking at a family photo or folding laundry together—can anchor the relationship.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
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Remove from heat and fold in basil.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their twins, Harper Grace and Gideon Scott, are known for their amazing group Halloween costumes.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s name means fraternal, or non-identical, twins, which contributes to its mismatched design philosophy.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That was nonetheless a significant improvement over the year prior when the death toll was around twice as large.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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When injecting the medication, rotate sites or avoid injecting it in the same spot twice in a row.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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