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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
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
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
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
Adjective
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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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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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