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as in twofold
being twice as great or as many
after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
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Recent Examples of double
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Nick Madrigal had an RBI single and a double.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Nicolas Fernández doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, scoring a header on Moralez's cross.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Christian Rojas went 2 for 4 with two doubles and Aidan Lasley added three hits.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Nirenberg outraised the county judge in the second half of 2025, but Sakai picked up his fundraising pace and raised double what Nirenberg did in the first three weeks of January.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
While the regular-season, co-champion women’s team has received a double bye through to Friday’s semifinals, the defending champion men will have to climb step-by-step through the bracket in the Big West Conference Tournament this week at Henderson, Nev.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Nick Madrigal had an RBI single and a double.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Minnesota doubled the lead quickly when Bogosian blasted a shot from the top of the circle through a crowd and in.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Nicolas Fernández doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, scoring a header on Moralez's cross.
—CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Harold Ramírez had an RBI double in the eighth.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Christian Rojas went 2 for 4 with two doubles and Aidan Lasley added three hits.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The bank double upgraded the automotive parts distributor to a strong buy rating from market perform.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Nirenberg outraised the county judge in the second half of 2025, but Sakai picked up his fundraising pace and raised double what Nirenberg did in the first three weeks of January.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Using a dual-sided brush, Bieber started by applying her pocket blush in the raspberry pink shade teacup across her cheekbone and the bridge of her nose before adding a touch of candy apple red to the highpoint of the apple of her cheek before blending out.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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These agreements also ensure that workers don’t face dual taxation; typically, workers abroad who are covered by these agreements pay into the host country’s Social Security system.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The reason that the timing is right is twofold.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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The reality of the situation is twofold.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Police listed multiple flags to watch out for, including Irish and British accents, saying many of the members are part of international rings of foreign nationals using fake business names.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the best part of this entire charade was not Devens hiding a fake idol at Tribal Council.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stir to combine, then fold in the black beans.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alon, Oren’s twin, worked at the family’s security business.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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As someone who is perpetually on the go—both as a travel writer and a mom of twins—I’m always on the hunt for timeless wardrobe staples that combine comfort, style, and versatility.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Be sure to stick around for the twice-daily gunfights staged in the dusty streets by local thespians in 10-gallon hats.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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For the next three quarters, the Bruins made the Hawkeyes look like a grade-school team, not a program that reached the national championship games twice in the last three years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The ambition justified the risk Early-stage investing is binary.—
Ravin Gandhi,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The actor Marisa Abela plays her in a binary state of panic and swagger by sobbing like a dejected child or slyly grinning like one who’s about to wolf down an ice-cream cake.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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