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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double (as)
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As the judge imposed a four-year prison sentence, the former footballer standing in the dock bowed his head.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025 -
The new play now at A Red Orchid Theatre is about the existential angst that flows from an acting role only a Soviet apparatchik could truly love: standing in for a murderous dictator with myriad enemies.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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In New York, Wilson will have plenty of eyes on him while two notable passers behind him on the depth chart wait for their opportunity to take over, potentially.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The administration also wants the Small Business Administration to take over student loans and move special education services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This will fill in any air pockets in the melon pit and help the organic matter start to settle and break down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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This next part fills in the details of what prompted Georgia to come clean to Paul.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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For the 500 that don’t process correctly, 100 of those are because there is one step in the decision tree that is missing, for which, a new agent can be introduced, pushing accuracy up even higher.—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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California has also issued an apology for slavery, an important first step in reparative justice.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Here are the best ones: Ultra-Short-Term ETFs: 9 Best Buys These funds hold short-term bonds and bills and can substitute for a money-market fund.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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“Double (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20%28as%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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