double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

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Although Antone’s has not been strictly a blues club since at least the ’90s, this was a way to double up on that core mission. Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 And that's precisely what's happening now – after years of pioneering the electric two-wheel segment, Niu Tech has doubled up for the MM. New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2025 Answering reporters, Kiner-Falefa said he was told to be sure not to get doubled up. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025 On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double up

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Nov. 2025.

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