double duty
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: to do the work of two people : to take on two roles
doing double duty as cook and waiter
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This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
Pair your sweater with a high-quality T-shirt underneath for that cool, effortless touch that also works double duty in your suitcase.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Before that, Sombr made his musical guest debut on an episode helmed by Nikki Glaser, and Sabrina Carpenter pulled double duty the week before that.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
The other ingredient that pulls double duty in this dish is the Italian sausage.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
Pair your sweater with a high-quality T-shirt underneath for that cool, effortless touch that also works double duty in your suitcase.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
Before that, Sombr made his musical guest debut on an episode helmed by Nikki Glaser, and Sabrina Carpenter pulled double duty the week before that.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
The other ingredient that pulls double duty in this dish is the Italian sausage.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Double duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20duty. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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