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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
Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Twenty million more Americans could see their health care premiums nearly double.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
While the company in 2024 doubled the size of its overall business to over $5 billion, helped by direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels that represent about 50 percent of Amer’s business, versus just 15 percent in 2020.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Each double has a funny nickname, etc.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Vásquez pitched around an error by Manny Machado and a single with two outs in the first inning, navigated a lead-off double in the second and allowed just two singles the rest of the way in his eighth quality start of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The rollback and double Homestead exemption are expected to save Butler County property owners over $20 million next year, according to the commissioners' and county auditor's estimates.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
Twenty million more Americans could see their health care premiums nearly double.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Better that a brand push the cost of the DNA marking throughout the whole supply chain, thereby keeping prices low for everyone, than charge, say, a cotton mill that will double the price for the spinner that will double the price for the manufacturer.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
While the company in 2024 doubled the size of its overall business to over $5 billion, helped by direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels that represent about 50 percent of Amer’s business, versus just 15 percent in 2020.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Heriberto Hernandez walked, went to second on Johnston’s single and scored on a double by Sanoja.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Each double has a funny nickname, etc.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Turns out the venue double booked us.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
Vásquez pitched around an error by Manny Machado and a single with two outs in the first inning, navigated a lead-off double in the second and allowed just two singles the rest of the way in his eighth quality start of the season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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The dual threat of Lamb and Pickens on the outside allowed for several light boxes over the first two weeks of the season.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Around back are eight PCI Express expansion slot positions, a sideways power-supply bay, and an empty 140mm/120mm dual-pattern fan mount.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What’s disturbing to me on a gut level is twofold.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration behind her restaurant’s name is twofold.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The love story is reluctant allies to lovers, with a dash of fake dating, a pinch of pen pals and a whole clove of secret identities.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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All of the students purchased their fake degrees for $10,000 to $20,000 each.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They were presented as part of what the administration said was its commitment to identify the root causes of autism, diagnoses of which have increased in recent years.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In one case, a 17-year-old died on June 1 while riding on top of a folding table tied to the back of his friend's car, according to Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once you’re done with the paint roller, pour any leftover paint back into the can, carefully fold up the foil, and discard.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were times when the twins didn’t want to take their medication and would rather have been normal kids out playing on the playground.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other kids in the famous brood include daughters Lucy (Nicholas’ twin) and Mary, 4.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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And while temperatures continue to drop, the breezy ripped jeans have also found a fan in Rihanna, who’s already been spotted wearing the same pair twice.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Phil Klotzbach, senior research scientist at Colorado State University, said the effect — also called binary interaction by the scientists who study such things — occurs when two systems are within 800 miles of each other.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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In May 2021, the singer came out as non-binary.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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