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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
Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Limitations to Keep in Mind In a world of expensive GLP-1 medications, a low-cost supplement for weight management sounds like a godsend—but experts say this research doesn’t necessarily mean collagen is the answer for doubling your weight loss goals.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025
Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tennessee signee Griffin Miller went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Warriors.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Senior Brenden Ryan launched a two-run double to right during the sequence to help put BC High ahead for good.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
The 29-year-old was a crucial player in Leverkusen’s undefeated 2023/24 domestic campaign, which ended with the club winning the double consisting of the Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Verb
Sean Payton patrols practice fields and meeting rooms at Denver Broncos headquarters armed with stories that double as teaching tools.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Limitations to Keep in Mind In a world of expensive GLP-1 medications, a low-cost supplement for weight management sounds like a godsend—but experts say this research doesn’t necessarily mean collagen is the answer for doubling your weight loss goals.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025
Noun
Larkin 13, Elgin 5 Larkin (13-15, 9-8 Upstate Eight): Kenya Ventura 3-for-4, 2 doubles, 5 RBIs.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tennessee signee Griffin Miller went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Warriors.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Adverb
RBIs from Brett Baty and Starling Marte tied the game up, then Juan Soto put the Mets on top with a two-run double in the fourth.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Senior Brenden Ryan launched a two-run double to right during the sequence to help put BC High ahead for good.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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As mentioned, this season ends with dual cliffhangers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Piper Heath is a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, completing dual degrees in journalism and political science.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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For Trump, the risk is twofold: the collapse of diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities and the outbreak of a wider regional conflict triggered by an Israeli operation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The goals are twofold: Showcase your particular methodology or point of view while helping others succeed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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Federal agents concluded that many of the documents, which were turned over by an attorney representing the restaurant, were fake or falsified, according to the warrant.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Personalized learning systems can tailor complex scientific concepts to individual learners, making the vastness of quantum mechanics or the intricacies of protein folding more accessible and, consequently, more awe-inspiring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In 2023, that employee was charged with bringing a folding knife, tobacco and marijuana into the jail.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The twins, who traveled from Arizona alongside Stinnett’s wife, are angling for a revolutionary twist where the two will be cast on the same season without the rest of the contestants knowing their relationship.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Its twin, Universal Terra Luna, is a bit further, diagonal from the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Nova Southeastern University’s women’s golf team finished 10th in the national NCAA Division II tournament at Boulder City, Nevada. ▪ St. Thomas University’s softball team finished its impressive season with a 49-8 record, losing twice to Georgia Gwinnett in an NAIA regional.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Sebastian Aho scored twice in the first period for the Hurricanes, both on neutral-zone giveaways — the first being one from Gustav Forsling that hit Aho in stride for a a breakaway chance that ended up in the net.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The fundamental appeal of quantum computing lies in its departure from traditional binary computing systems.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The punch-card Jacquard loom, invented in the early 19th-century for weaving, is considered a precursor to modern computing because its use of binary code inspired early computer design.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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