1
: three times
—often used in combination
thrice-married
2
a
: in a threefold manner or degree
b
: to a high degree
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The last five Mountain West champions post-pandemic — Boise State thrice (’25, ’24 and ’23), Fresno State once (’22) and Utah State once (’21) have had one thing in common, offensively.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
She’s since been convicted thrice and is serving time in a federal prison.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Robinson coached the Gophers to three national championships and was named National Coach of the Year thrice.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner, thrice selected a first-team all-pro safety and a Vikings’ Ring of Honor member, was 65.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
She’s since been convicted thrice and is serving time in a federal prison.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Robinson coached the Gophers to three national championships and was named National Coach of the Year thrice.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Browner, thrice selected a first-team all-pro safety and a Vikings’ Ring of Honor member, was 65.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Thrice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrice. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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thrice
adverb1
: three times
2
: to a high degree
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