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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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The Bearcats loaded the bases on a double by Brennon Evans, a one-out walk to Luke Gladchuk and an infield single by Blake Burdine.
Wilson Sehnem, who was running for Evans, scored on a ground out to first by Landon Barnes to cut the lead to 2-1.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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
The statuettes were formerly made in Chicago. 1984: Chicago White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk busted out of a 0-for-18 slump and became the third franchise player to hit for the cycle — meaning a single, double, triple and home run — in a 7-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Comiskey Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The Bearcats loaded the bases on a double by Brennon Evans, a one-out walk to Luke Gladchuk and an infield single by Blake Burdine.
Wilson Sehnem, who was running for Evans, scored on a ground out to first by Landon Barnes to cut the lead to 2-1.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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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Its dual narrative concerns a set of perverse medical experiments about human consciousness performed in an early-20th-century Argentine sanitorium and, a century later, an outsider artist who carries forth the legacy of these trials in grotesque ways.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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Starting with Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku as dual false nines at the Amex Stadium, Chelsea lacked a consistent penalty-box presence or a reliable means to stretch the opposition defence.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The purpose of Villa coaches moving to the Basque Country is twofold; to develop those who V Sports internally admire, as well as attempting to transfer Emery’s methods as quickly as possible.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Overall, though, the downside to this approach is twofold.—
Greg Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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According to a school district memo, lunch prices have not increased in 12 years.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 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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The creators of these digital twins typically charge $9-49 monthly for unlimited interaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The twins' delivery initially went smoothly, but then Maura began suffering from nausea and her blood pressure remained alarmingly high.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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Harper thrived in those counts Friday, singling twice in two-strike counts during a 3-for-4 night with a walk, two runs scored and two RBIs.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Game 1 — Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4: The Panthers nearly rallied from a three-goal deficit, getting to within one goal twice in the third, but ultimately couldn’t overcome their slow start in a series-opening loss.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Of the 75 binary and triple asteroid systems observed by radar since 2000, 70% were discovered using radar.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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No doubt, an elite player up front would elevate the team, but football is not as binary as that and the issues with creation and conversion that have arisen over the past two seasons stretch beyond just one position.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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