1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of double
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The expansion draft, which which will be a double expansion draft with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, and free agency cannot happen until the players' union and league either agree to a temporary extension of the current CBA or ratify a new CBA.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Laura Layden, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Performance on tests devised by seasoned professionals across banking, law, and consulting has nearly doubled in little more than a year, according to a preliminary study published in late September by data firm, Mercor.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Studios already use it for de-aging effects and digital doubles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for double
Adjective
Up a curving staircase in the double-height foyer is a posh primary suite sporting a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, as well as dual walk-in closets and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The expansion draft, which which will be a double expansion draft with the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, and free agency cannot happen until the players' union and league either agree to a temporary extension of the current CBA or ratify a new CBA.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The company is on track to add thousands of AARP members to its digital vault this year, with the expectation of more than doubling its number of users by 2026.
—Laura Layden, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Performance on tests devised by seasoned professionals across banking, law, and consulting has nearly doubled in little more than a year, according to a preliminary study published in late September by data firm, Mercor.
—Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
A lot of doubles don't do that well in the South, but Tahiti does.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Studios already use it for de-aging effects and digital doubles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
In the bottom of the ninth, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers hit a walk-off double to win the game.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for double
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
-
Had Brown jogged into the end zone untouched, this would be a story about a historically dynamic duo’s first dual 100-yard game under a first-time play-caller who’d at last connected them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
Meanwhile, a wet bar with dual wine fridges stands tucked away on the main level.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
And this is where Mary and her family played a critical role that has gone missing from the New Testament Gospels—namely, the revolutionary political implications of this twofold royal lineage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
-
What’s disturbing to me on a gut level is twofold.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Methanol is an industrial chemical that can cause nerve and liver damage and is sometimes found in fake or poorly distilled alcohol.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
-
Aside from games like volleyball and dominoes, Gach says some children stage fake ambushes on one another while pretending to be government forces or rebel fighters.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That, alongside Newcastle’s desire to spread the fee over multiple years (whereas Como were going to pay in one lump sum), led to Milan increasing their asking price.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Milwaukee is not alone in seeking to implement or increase a wheel tax to raise local revenue.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Each human cell contains about two meters of DNA tightly folded in complex 3D structures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
-
This doesn’t just happen for balls rolling down hills, but for rain that pools into puddles, ponds, and lakes, for molecules that fold into a particular configuration, and even for electrons that cascade down into a stable or quasi-stable energy state.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
From meeting friends who led lives beyond their wildest dreams to discovering themselves surrounded by expensive clothes and flashy cars, the twins were introduced to a whole new world.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
-
In 2009, the couple welcomed twins Bob and Max, who were born six weeks prematurely, and required a prolonged hospital stay.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
Alejandro Kirk clapped twice from the far end of the bench, as others remained still.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Make sure your devices stay juiced up with this MagSafe-compatible battery pack from Anker, which can fully charge an iPhone 13 Pro twice and converts into a phone stand for hands-free charging.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
-
There will also be a dedicated space for trans and non-binary community members, as well LGBTQIA+ youth and allies.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share