Definition of twicenext
as in double
to two times the amount or degree having been turned down before, he is twice shy about making any more marriage proposals

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Recent Examples of twice Portugal plays twice in the city during the group stage with matches against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 17 and Uzbekistan on June 23. Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026 In 1970, after being runners-up in the state tournament twice, Miami Beach won the state championship. George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Wilson finished with two hits and scored twice, while Kurtz had two hits, two RBIs and three walks. CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 The Capitals have won it three times over the last three decades; Since ’96, the Canucks and Stars have won it twice. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice
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double
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  • Boston’s only baserunners through the first half of the game came on a Connor Wong ground rule double in the third, a Willson Contreras hit by pitch in the fourth and Rafaela walk in the fifth.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Pete Alonso hit an RBI double before Smith retired the final two batters with runners at second and third for his fourth save.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twice. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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