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as in double
being twice as great or as many
my reasons for buying the condo are twofold: first, it will serve as my vacation home, and second, it should turn out to be a good investment
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as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
the mission of the campaign is twofold: to reduce underage drinking and to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents
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Recent Examples of twofold
Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
The takeaway for security leaders is twofold.
—Michael Roytman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The mission of the project, in his view, was always twofold—extraordinary accuracy and affordability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2018
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Adjective
Her mission was twofold: encourage Americans to think a little more about their diets while pushing the food industry to make the task somewhat less onerous.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
The takeaway for security leaders is twofold.
—Michael Roytman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The concern, authorities say, is twofold.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The mission of the project, in his view, was always twofold—extraordinary accuracy and affordability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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When Harrison loaded the bases and gave up an RBI single and two-run double, Cora could wait no longer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The motor court, which appears to float above the entrance to the subterranean garage, leads to the double-height foyer with ebony polished concrete floors and a floating staircase set against a wall of glass.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are six different armaments that be unlocked, ranging from a staff, axe, and dual blades to explosive skulls and a straight up mini-mech suit.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Juni was shot in the head twice, with one bullet skimming her eye, and the other shattering her jaw.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Phil Klotzbach, senior research scientist at Colorado State University, said the effect — also called binary interaction by the scientists who study such things — occurs when two systems are within 800 miles of each other.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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In May 2021, the singer came out as non-binary.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Earhart was traveling with her navigator, Fred Noonan, in a twin-engine Lockheed Electra when the duo vanished while in flight from New Guinea to Howland Island during Earhart's attempt to make history as the first female pilot to fly across the globe.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Cooper City High School alum has four kids, 30-year-old twin sons with ex-husband, former football player Matt Martinez, and two teenagers with current husband, NASCAR great Burney Lamar.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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