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as in increased
to make twice as great or as many
we doubled our investment in six months
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Recent Examples of doubled
Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro announced at the end of the show that the Season 34 premiere’s viewership doubled compared to Season 33, proving that this season will be one to watch.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The fearmongering worked; sales more than doubled the next year—and the strategy set a precedent for the way that American companies have advertised since.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Including Tuesday's rally, Webtoon shares have now more than doubled in the past three months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Boston's lineup roared back in the late innings and tied the game in the eighth when Kotsay doubled and scored on a hit from Coco Crisp.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
But perhaps other equivalently transformative feedback loops take the wheel once carbon dioxide has doubled, amplifying soaring temperatures.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Since his return to office, ICE arrests have doubled.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past five years, the company has nearly doubled its revenue, reaching $75 billion in 2024, up from $39 billion in 2019.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The fearmongering worked; sales more than doubled the next year—and the strategy set a precedent for the way that American companies have advertised since.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Including Tuesday's rally, Webtoon shares have now more than doubled in the past three months.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Boston's lineup roared back in the late innings and tied the game in the eighth when Kotsay doubled and scored on a hit from Coco Crisp.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
But perhaps other equivalently transformative feedback loops take the wheel once carbon dioxide has doubled, amplifying soaring temperatures.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Since his return to office, ICE arrests have doubled.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the past five years, the company has nearly doubled its revenue, reaching $75 billion in 2024, up from $39 billion in 2019.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubled
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Reportedly, the use of the RT-70 radio antenna increased the accuracy of GLONASS by around 30%.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trade and investment element of state visits has increased in recent times.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Repeat alternating and folding until all ingredients are added and folded in.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The handheld food item is made with the brand’s Thin N’ Crispy crust, folded around toppings and cheese, then baked and sprinkled with Parmesan and oregano.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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That amount is equal to the standard deduction plus an amount determined under section 6334(d)(4)(B)—for 2026, that number is projected to be $5,250 (that amount is multiplied by the number of the taxpayer’s dependents for the taxable year in which the levy occurs)—divided by 52.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Musk's share of Tesla has gone up thanks to generous pay packages, and the value of his SpaceX holding has multiplied in the past decade.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other arrests were duplicated entirely, and researchers have cautioned that ICE’s data at times has had inaccurate or missing information.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Forty years later, the sons of the great two explorers duplicated the feat, but by ship this time.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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His sacrifice has steeled our resolve, redoubled our commitment and only increased our determination to save America at this critical turning point.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Local authorities, under increasing national pressure to take action against Tren de Aragua, redoubled their displays of vigilance.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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