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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
Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If a carcass must be removed, put on disposable gloves and a mask, double bag the carcass, and place it in the trash.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
If the Affordable Care Act subsidies are not renewed, premiums are expected to double, according to the research organization KFF.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame with longtime doubles partner Natasha Zvereva in 2010.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Bickerstaff also experimented with a double-big lineup consisting of Isaiah Stewart at power forward and Duren at center.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If a carcass must be removed, put on disposable gloves and a mask, double bag the carcass, and place it in the trash.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The advancement of sequencing technology has made Moore’s Law — the idea that computer processing power doubles while costs fall roughly every two years — seem like a slow crawl.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
If the Affordable Care Act subsidies are not renewed, premiums are expected to double, according to the research organization KFF.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Gadecki, 22, is one of Australia’s top rising professional players, winning the 2025 Australian Open mixed doubles championship.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame with longtime doubles partner Natasha Zvereva in 2010.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Nick Shane, vice president of booking for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, said people attending the Boise show will be in for an extra-special treat because the number of trucks and motocross riders is double what a typical show would have.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Thanks to its dual-axle setup, the UH18 has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and can carry a total payload of 4,500 lb (2,040 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rookie dual-threat Jacksonville Jaguars player caught a 34-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Lawrence — the first of his young career.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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First, in September 2024, following Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region with a more than twofold increase in enlistment bonuses.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But candy-industry insiders know that the pressures for companies are twofold.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a world where fake medical implants, counterfeit microchips, and cloned devices can threaten lives, money, and security, proving that a physical object is truly genuine is a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos also were successful on a fake punt in the fourth quarter.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Investors cheered the improbable rise of the amateur heavy metal drummer and hard-line conservative, who’s expected to increase defense spending, cut taxes, and revive Japan’s nuclear power industry.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The salt in your food can increase fluid retention in your kidneys, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure,’’ said Pianko.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The saddle features a split seat, the back half of which can be used as a fold-up backrest or additional room for a passenger.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sift flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt into egg mixture; fold in until combined.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The birth will be in San Diego, about 250 miles south of Santa Barbara, and as with the twins, McAnally and Baum plan to be present for it.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rather than running the cars on the track with different tires, transmissions, and weather conditions to find the recipe for optimal performance, teams are creating digital twins of entire systems and modeling them with simulations.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The next year, during a pandemic, New Orleans managed to beat Chicago twice.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The 40-year-old hit the back of the net twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Hungary to become the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In August, a Ramsey County judge struck down a state law banning binary triggers because DFL lawmakers inserted it into a 1,400-page bill in the final hours of the 2024 legislative session, violating the Minnesota Constitution’s Single Subject and Title Clause.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
14 Oct. 2025
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To further explain their observations, the researchers developed a theoretical model based on a binary Fermi distribution to describe the behavior of non-thermal electron states within the TL liquid system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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