double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

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In the Patriot League, Mackenzie Ilacqua had four tallies as Quincy/North Quincy doubled up Plymouth, 6-3. Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026 To double up on the sweet onion flavor, try our recreation of the Lipton French Onion Dip. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Why not double up, as per street style icon Chloe King? Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 A little farther back, the console doubles up in height, extending from the floor to the ceiling to store clothing, towels and other provisions. New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double up

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double up was in 1789

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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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