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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In the sixth, MacIver did it again, and Cam Cauley followed with a run-scoring double.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Average Airbnb and Vrbo prices doubling, tripling Whether Kansas City’s World Cup will turn out to be a financial bonanza for hosts, however, remains to be seen.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Amos Mosaner, the Italian who won bronze in mixed doubles, looked dejected after his team missed a spot in the semifinals.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
McNeil’s double paved the way for the crucial May 2023 win at Brighton & Hove Albion, without which Everton almost certainly would not have retained their Premier League status.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Heat’s win over the Grizzlies paired with the Orlando Magic’s double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday moved Miami past Orlando for seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
In the sixth, MacIver did it again, and Cam Cauley followed with a run-scoring double.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Molina, however, doubled the margin with a tally in the 66th minute.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Average Airbnb and Vrbo prices doubling, tripling Whether Kansas City’s World Cup will turn out to be a financial bonanza for hosts, however, remains to be seen.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
American curler Korey Dropkin and his mixed doubles curling partner, Cory Thiesse, both of Duluth, Minnesota, won silver medals in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Olympics.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Amos Mosaner, the Italian who won bronze in mixed doubles, looked dejected after his team missed a spot in the semifinals.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The fire pole edges the loft space too, should adventurous types need to descend double quick.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
McNeil’s double paved the way for the crucial May 2023 win at Brighton & Hove Albion, without which Everton almost certainly would not have retained their Premier League status.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Chinese automaker Chery has pulled the covers off its KP31 dual-cab ute concept at a recent Australian media event, confirming a production launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Kristi Trail, executive director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy, said plastic beads are a twofold problem.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The love angle here is twofold.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The allegedly fake document surfaced as CapRadio, a nonprofit broadcaster that is licensed to Sacramento State, underwent its standard annual audit in fall 2022.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Richardson’s inquiry has been folded into the royal commission and he has been appointed Bell’s special adviser.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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However, there are no center cupholders, fold down arm rests, air vents, or USB ports in the rear seats, meaning passengers will need to rely on the driver or front seat passenger for assistance with air and charging.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Venckus twins, Nedas and Nojus, are ready to change that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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After more than two decades away, the Games will return to the United States twice in the next eight years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Vikings led 1-0 midway through the third period before scoring twice in just over two minutes and capping things off with an empty-net goal.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Authentication is conducted via a swab and qPCR test that delivers a binary result in under 30 minutes, according to Haelixa—in turn, allowing verification across retail, repair and resale channels.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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