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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
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The house at 46 Henderson Drive in Avon is at the end of a double cul-de-sac on the Avon and West Hartford line.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Advocate has steadily increased starting hourly pay since 2022, with annual raises often double the requirements of local minimum wage laws.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The remaining two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, along with crew quarters for eight crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Cross’ sister, Brooke Cross, came double jerseyed — Rangers’ road blues over a Panthers’ Brad Marchand jersey, an arrangement reflecting the order of her devotion.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
However, his production alone wasn’t enough to match Houston, which had six players reach double scoring figures.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The house at 46 Henderson Drive in Avon is at the end of a double cul-de-sac on the Avon and West Hartford line.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
In Oregon, a first offense can incur a fine of up to $1,000, which doubles if a driver has three or more offenses within 10 years.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Advocate has steadily increased starting hourly pay since 2022, with annual raises often double the requirements of local minimum wage laws.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Zeus cut these doubles in half, and ever since our souls have longed to reunite with their lost mate.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The remaining two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, along with crew quarters for eight crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Then there’s Oscar contender Seyfried, who is double nominated for The Testament of Ann Lee in the movie categories and for Long Bright River as a Philadelphia cop looking for her missing sister.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Cross’ sister, Brooke Cross, came double jerseyed — Rangers’ road blues over a Panthers’ Brad Marchand jersey, an arrangement reflecting the order of her devotion.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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The dual-threat passed for 1,054 yards and ran for an additional 754 yards in 2025, concluding with 27 total touchdowns.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Herr showcased his dual-threat skills on the scoring drive with a 14-yard run on fourth-and-1 from the North 24.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Goodwill’s motivation for the move is twofold, Cossio said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Harrison’s rationale for trading Dončić appeared to be twofold.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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At one point, Melania is shown watching television coverage of the proceedings on CNN, apparently unconcerned that the network only traffics in fake news.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Authorities have said the backpack contained a ghost gun, fake IDs, a notebook and other writings detailing Mangione’s grievances against the private health care system in the United States.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sony Music bought the label in 2004, and RCA folded in 2011 alongside Arista Records.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Finely chop a few bars to fold into the cream cheese icing.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Up to 10 guests can sleep across five en suite cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck forward and two doubles and two twins on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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New York's Rosanna Scotto twin in the actress's Benny's Eyewear collaboration while at Fresco by Scotto for lunch in New York City's Midtown.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Clash had been scheduled to run Sunday night and has now been postponed twice, with a schedule adjustment, because of the intense snowfall that blanketed the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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People with a disability are also twice as likely as those without one to be living in poverty in San Diego County — 18% of people with a disability, compared to 9% of people with no disability.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Employers treat mental health as a binary choice between full capacity and absence.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Berkhout highlights how this binary language is translated into computer language through zeros and ones used for programming.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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