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to make twice as great or as many
we doubled our investment in six months
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Recent Examples of doubled
An iconic name for nine decades, Roto-Rooter has more than doubled its sales in the last 10 years.
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Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and Foundation secured over $1 million in grant funding and doubled its staff in 2025, according to the company's annual report released Tuesday.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Since that September game against Bologna, data indicates Rogers has nearly doubled his shooting volume per match.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Monthly video podcast consumption on Spotify has nearly doubled since launching the creator program last year, according to the company.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Cook County officials said intensive care unit admissions for flu nearly doubled in the last week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That percentage nearly doubled after the vaccine, to 71%.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
After moving to Glenview in 2012, the number of seats doubled to 60 and the theater gained a 14-foot stage.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Changes to Mega Millions in April more than doubled the ticket price but slightly improved the odds of winning.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and Foundation secured over $1 million in grant funding and doubled its staff in 2025, according to the company's annual report released Tuesday.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Since that September game against Bologna, data indicates Rogers has nearly doubled his shooting volume per match.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Monthly video podcast consumption on Spotify has nearly doubled since launching the creator program last year, according to the company.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Cook County officials said intensive care unit admissions for flu nearly doubled in the last week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That percentage nearly doubled after the vaccine, to 71%.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
After moving to Glenview in 2012, the number of seats doubled to 60 and the theater gained a 14-foot stage.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Changes to Mega Millions in April more than doubled the ticket price but slightly improved the odds of winning.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubled
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The Wolverines increased their lead to 42 with less than a minute left in the fourth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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There was a blanket folded on the couch, and papers and books chaotically piled on a coffee table and a desk.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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To remedy this, Malone encourages people to keep only pajamas, workout attire, and underwear folded in drawers.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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As the negative press multiplied daily, Tapia and Toviggino avoided comment.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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That trickiness is multiplied when a seemingly nebulous dress code—like semi-formal or cocktail attire—comes into play.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some states, including Michigan, were backstopped by their own laws that duplicated at least part of the federal protection.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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His track record of never having a losing season in 19 years will likely never be duplicated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Doubled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubled. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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