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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
Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
That figure is expected to more than double again before 2070.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the reallocation represents a 48% funding increase for HBCUs and more than doubles federal funding for tribal colleges and universities.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Brentford beat Southampton 5-0 at St Mary’s last season, thanks to an Mbeumo double, with Wissa scoring.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The 100% cotton is double-brushed, and the left chest pocket is designed to match the entire fabric blend.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Two on Monday night Football fans are getting treated to a double dip Monday night.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
That figure is expected to more than double again before 2070.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ornavo Home Collapsible Storage Ottoman Get two for one with this ottoman that doubles as storage.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Officials said the reallocation represents a 48% funding increase for HBCUs and more than doubles federal funding for tribal colleges and universities.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
After a ground out, Shohei Ohtani punched an RBI single through the right side and Betts hit a laser off the left field wall for an RBI double to complete the four-run burst.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Brentford beat Southampton 5-0 at St Mary’s last season, thanks to an Mbeumo double, with Wissa scoring.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Hernaiz’ double in the fifth inning was the A’s only extra-base hit.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The 100% cotton is double-brushed, and the left chest pocket is designed to match the entire fabric blend.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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In this case, just adding one molecule at the interface solved a problem that’s been blocking dual-function indoor devices for years.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bulls dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown got his yards, completing 20 of 36 passes for 274 yards, but USF didn’t reach the end zone until the fourth quarter on a 12-yard touchdown from Brown to Christian Neptune that cut Miami’s lead to 35-12.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like Laura bristling at Cherry taking her place by Daniel’s side, Michaela’s fury at Simone’s striving is twofold.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The costs of this evolution are twofold.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Colbert made several jokes about needing a job and even brought a fake resume with a youthful headshot of himself.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Nepalese government, citing concerns over fake accounts, hate speech, disinformation and fraud, said the measures were to ensure accountability and make operators responsible for content on their platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quick Packing Tips For A Longer Cruise Rolling rather than folding clothes can save space and help prevent deep creases, especially when combined with packing cubes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Phones that fold in half like the Galaxy Z Fold and Google Pixel Pro Fold are usually thicker than your average phone when closed, sometimes resembling two phones stacked on top of one another.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That same year Brown received about twice as many votes as Turner.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Drinkwitz, however, has seen the Ragin’ Cajuns twice in his career, both in his lone season at App State.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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New observations starting in 2028 may bring the tally of binary mergers to as many as 1,000 by around 2030, if the collaboration keeps its funding.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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