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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Jake McGuirk compiled four tallies and four assists as Norwell doubled up Westford Academy 14-7. Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 The singular accomplishment of doubling up the number of Nuggets’ banners will cut Jokic in front of Steph Curry, Hakeem Olajuwon, Jerry West, Kevin Durant and Oscar Robertson. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Moving back also opens up opportunities to double up in the sweet spot of the middle rounds. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Others double up with partners or move back in with parents. Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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