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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
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
While the double-dig look of Adebayo and Ware could still be used by the Heat throughout the course of games, the Heat is pulling the plug on that starting frontcourt for now after the pairing’s underwhelming production.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
But security staff turnover has nearly doubled since 2020, from 17% to 33%.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The remaining two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, along with crew quarters for eight crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Cross’ sister, Brooke Cross, came double jerseyed — Rangers’ road blues over a Panthers’ Brad Marchand jersey, an arrangement reflecting the order of her devotion.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Princess Polly Hannalee Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans This Princess Polly pair speaks to my early aughts heart with its grunge-style wash, noticeable outseams, and double-button front.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
While the double-dig look of Adebayo and Ware could still be used by the Heat throughout the course of games, the Heat is pulling the plug on that starting frontcourt for now after the pairing’s underwhelming production.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Between February 2024 and October 2025, the number of American adults who reported taking GLP-1s for weight loss more than doubled, constituting roughly 12% of the population, according to Gallup polling.
—Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
But security staff turnover has nearly doubled since 2020, from 17% to 33%.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Zeus cut these doubles in half, and ever since our souls have longed to reunite with their lost mate.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The remaining two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, along with crew quarters for eight crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Abdelkader herself double-faulted on 20 of her 24 service points and was barely able to return Schaedel’s serve.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Cross’ sister, Brooke Cross, came double jerseyed — Rangers’ road blues over a Panthers’ Brad Marchand jersey, an arrangement reflecting the order of her devotion.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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The central bank must balance a dual mandate to keep inflation under control and maximize employment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To give yourself more storage for holding all of your vacation must-haves, simply snap both bags together to create a dual compartment design.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Goodwill’s motivation for the move is twofold, Cossio said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Harrison’s rationale for trading Dončić appeared to be twofold.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But the fake ads include the swindler’s contact information instead of the real landlord’s.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cards were left in several cars abandoned after their occupants were arrested by ICE agents earlier this week in Eagle County, during what Sánchez described as fake traffic stops.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winds will also increase, especially at the coast, gusting between 25- 35 mph at times.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Future Amazon Leo satellites are expected to orbit at lower altitudes of around 366 miles (590 km), which will further increase their brightness.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The men claimed a pair of metal folding chairs set beside the campfire; Adi found a seat on a big knob of driftwood.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Graduates wear full-length gowns over dress clothes and sit in folding chairs on the field.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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If convicted, Oren and Alon Alexander, 38-year-old twins, and Tal Alexander, 39, could face life in prison.—
Isabelle McCauley,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Twinless was made for next-to-nothing and features O’Brien’s richest screen performance to date as twins — one grieving the death of the other.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Good was seen in multiple videos reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle's open window, killing the mother of three from Colorado.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The next day, in an email, Wynn appears to explain, blaming a dollar figure for teachers’ benefits that was mistakenly counted twice.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even before the album's release, XG’s youngest member, Cocona, came out as AFAB transmasculine non-binary last month, becoming the first artist in the Asian pop industry to do so.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That binary choice is one that could spell the doom of the astonishingly successful mutual defense agreement that was founded in 1949 and shepherded wealth and stability across North America and Europe in the post-World War II era.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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