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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double (as)
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Dogs would be at the other end of the scale, metonymic creatures that stand in for us—and did for Diogenes—by virtue of their cultural proximity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026 -
On Friday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton stood in front of the San Mateo Elections Office to express his outrage over how long the vote count was taking.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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But a Romanian judge ruled that the brothers could not be extradited until the local proceedings were complete—and, two years after Cezar Profira took over, the trafficking case seemed to be going nowhere.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Indeed, Knicks fever has taken over the five boroughs, from the frenzied postgame fan congregations on 7th Ave to the MTA repainting the entrance to a 34th Street subway station in orange and blue.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Parents are starting meal planning with the protein component first, then filling in the rest of the plate around it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Several neighbors greeted each other warmly as seats filled in The Rhapsody, traditionally used as a wedding venue.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Private lenders aren’t filling the gap Direct lenders, the private credit funds that might once have stepped in, are backing away too.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Our recipe calls for blueberry preserves, but feel free to substitute cherry or strawberry.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Double (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20%28as%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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