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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
Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Chisolm managed to get back in the batter's box and smack a double, reaching third on an outfield error.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Is there anyone who thinks doubling the national debt every 10 years is sound fiscal policy?
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The scoring got going in the second inning, with Jon Berti hitting an RBI double.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In Game 2, Perez hit a screaming double off the left-field wall.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Alondra Lozada was 2 for 2 with a double for Cypress (18-5).
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Chisolm managed to get back in the batter's box and smack a double, reaching third on an outfield error.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
Instead of being a clunky eyesore that only functions as storage, this Suncast 22-Gallon Deck Box doubles as a side table and extra seating.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
Is there anyone who thinks doubling the national debt every 10 years is sound fiscal policy?
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Noun
Her younger doubles, who have previously been scattered and isolated, now surround her, their hands reaching out to touch her.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The scoring got going in the second inning, with Jon Berti hitting an RBI double.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The closer took the ball to start the top of the ninth, but allowed a single, a hit-by-pitch, and a two-run double before getting pulled out of the game.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In Game 2, Perez hit a screaming double off the left-field wall.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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The vac has dual plush rolls for hard floors and brush rolls for carpet to work effectively at sucking up hair and debris on multiple types of floors.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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In the 2018 original A Simple Favor, based on a novel by Darcey Bell, Lively had dual roles as Emily Nelson, whose real name is Hope McLendon, and her estranged sister Faith.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Overall, though, the downside to this approach is twofold.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The reason for this growth, according to Edwards’ data, is twofold.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With digital platforms flooded with bots and fake numbers, Kerns built his following and client base by offering true engagement, authority, and working systems.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Swatting is when a 911 call is made, usually to report a fake violent crime, to get police and sometimes even SWAT teams, to respond to the address given by the caller.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As time has passed, the cost of those renovations has increased.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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What’s more, from 2011 to 2022, the suicide death rate for children and spouses in military families slightly increased.—
Anne Ritter,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Plus, the rear seats can be folded flat from the back.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The ballets are folded, placed on a round plate and then slid into an urn.—
Maria Pasquini,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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This project marked Sidibe's return to acting after welcoming her twins with her husband.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The twins worked together on screen again in Own Worst Enemy (2014), 7 Days: The Story of Blind Dave Heeley (2019), and Last Night in Soho (2021).—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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He’s now reached the No. 1 spot on that tally twice — and both times have been alongside Wallen.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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For each round of voting, the cardinals will fold their ballots twice and drop them into a chalice, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The choice was binary when Judge came to the plate, Schneider said, pitch carefully or intentionally walk.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, this binary perspective oversimplifies a far more complex reality.—
Stephanie Creary,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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