as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
the double-barreled goal of the company is to do well in the marketplace and to do good in the community
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Recent Examples of double-barreled
But trip to Lambeau next followed by visit from Lions will be double-barreled test.
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Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
It was first discovered independently by two American astronomers—Lewis Swift on July 16, 1862, and Horace Tuttle on July 19, 1862—hence its double-barreled name.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The library was designed with a double-barreled roof that is supported by a row of thin iron columns, with lattice metalwork framing the ceiling.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
In the spring of 2021, Old Forester launched a double-barreled bourbon that was matured in a new set of barrels for an additional two years, and whiskey fans received it with open arms.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The Ukrainian Navy patrol boat zipped across the Black Sea, its double-barreled, 25-millimeter machine gun locked on the horizon.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
It was first discovered independently by two American astronomers—Lewis Swift on July 16, 1862, and Horace Tuttle on July 19, 1862—hence its double-barreled name.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The library was designed with a double-barreled roof that is supported by a row of thin iron columns, with lattice metalwork framing the ceiling.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 31 July 2025
In the spring of 2021, Old Forester launched a double-barreled bourbon that was matured in a new set of barrels for an additional two years, and whiskey fans received it with open arms.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The Ukrainian Navy patrol boat zipped across the Black Sea, its double-barreled, 25-millimeter machine gun locked on the horizon.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-barreled
Adjective
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That comes on the heels of the closure of the Phillips 66 twin refinery in the Los Angeles area late last year.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For years, twin sisters from the Seattle area, Cathy and Jeanne Roiter, have been fixtures in this world — champions, fan favorites, and, until now, teammates.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the case of ChatGPT, the study noted, the bot sometimes rejected providing a binary choice, instead recommending both solutions.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reluctance to commit to a binary political persuasion also fuels the feisty remarks and damage-control campaigns of Oklahoma’s Zach Bryan and the pressure on Tennessee crossover folk-pop star and rapper Jelly Roll to honor his Grammys promise to state his position on ICE.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Double-barreled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double-barreled. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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