twice

adverb

ˈtwīs How to pronounce twice (audio)
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 The proposal was first up for a vote in July, but was postposed twice as board members debated where the additional money might come from. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Shayna's Place has made the Yelp’s list of 50 best sandwich shops in America twice. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 The Texans sacked Allen eight times and picked him off twice in their last meeting. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 While the previous incarnation of the bill was twice backed in the House of Commons, the second saw the majority narrow to 23 from 55. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice
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double
Adverb
  • The Blue Jays got an RBI double from rookie sensation Kazuma Okamoto in the third inning.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The Yankees rallied for three runs off reliever Adrian Morejon in the eighth, highlighted by an RBI double from rookie Spencer Jones, who is from northern San Diego County.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of double

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