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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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
They’re perfectly sized for a double shot, with thick walls that help retain heat.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The padded shoulder strap even doubles as a leash, making airport runs and hotel check-ins a breeze.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The advertisement depicts Shipka as a normal woman who, after a stressful move into a new house, is haunted by a constant rotation of doomscrolling, late nights, and fatigue — represented by a monstrous double of herself.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Anyone could share their NIL and, in effect, put their digital double in the equivalent of a stock photo library.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But Bode's pointed delivery, and the reaction of the crowd, suggested that the comment carried an evident double meaning in the current political climate.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
They’re perfectly sized for a double shot, with thick walls that help retain heat.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
If Obamacare subsidies do expire, though, marketplace estimates say that premiums could double—or even triple— for those 22 million Americans who receive enhanced subsidies that make health premiums cheaper.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The padded shoulder strap even doubles as a leash, making airport runs and hotel check-ins a breeze.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Last offseason, Alonso was searching for a long-term contract that never arrived, but after leading the National League in doubles and hitting 38 home runs, his fifth consecutive season with more than 30, Alonso is back on the open market in search of the contract that eluded him last winter.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
The advertisement depicts Shipka as a normal woman who, after a stressful move into a new house, is haunted by a constant rotation of doomscrolling, late nights, and fatigue — represented by a monstrous double of herself.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The previous year, another Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, smacked the series-winning double in the top of the 11th inning of Game 6 against the Braves at old Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Anyone could share their NIL and, in effect, put their digital double in the equivalent of a stock photo library.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The inner workings are also dazzling, with the self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 C FUS offering a dual time zone display, flyback chronograph, day/night indicators, and a date display.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Karp says Palantir’s value to the working class American is twofold, though, and that investors in the tech company also come out ahead.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 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
Adjective
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Punter Sean West — whose long 24-yard heave on a fake punt outgained every quarterback on the roster.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Green expertly applies fake eyelashes, thick foundation and a dessert brown eye look, while Messina goes to work piling tight curls atop my head.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The impact of the government shutdown increased as the Senate repeatedly failed to advance legislation to end the funding lapse.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Reuters reported that the government was preparing to increase usage of crypto assets in its oil exports to overcome the US sanctions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 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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His oldest child, musician Jesse Wood, was 39 years old when the twins were born.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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The twins partnered with HomeGoods to embrace early holiday decorating, sharing insights on sisterhood, family traditions, and essentials to celebrate the season.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 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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The festival featured a range of 252 titles (comprising features, shorts, series and immersive works) hailing from 79 countries this year, with 41 percent of works from female and non-binary filmmakers.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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His win shows a collective institutional political fatigue, and inspires hope, in a particularly dark time, that there is new light and new solutions to be found in American politics beyond the binary confines of institutional Democrats.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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