double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

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In some ways, no doubt, decks like this double up as collectable items for die-hard art fans. Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 This salad doubles up on greens—with broccoli and baby arugula—and it's all brought together with a bright and briny lemon-honey dressing. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Bourgeois strands of pearls got a modern update via XXL gold or silver spheres in triple chokers while solitaire rings and wedding bands doubled up as ear cuffs. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024 The band doubles up on the Official Physical Singles chart with a second hit from Hackney Diamonds. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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