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as in twofold
being twice as great or as many
after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
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Recent Examples of double
Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Limitations to Keep in Mind In a world of expensive GLP-1 medications, a low-cost supplement for weight management sounds like a godsend—but experts say this research doesn’t necessarily mean collagen is the answer for doubling your weight loss goals.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025
Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tennessee signee Griffin Miller went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Warriors.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Senior Brenden Ryan launched a two-run double to right during the sequence to help put BC High ahead for good.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
The 29-year-old was a crucial player in Leverkusen’s undefeated 2023/24 domestic campaign, which ended with the club winning the double consisting of the Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Verb
Sean Payton patrols practice fields and meeting rooms at Denver Broncos headquarters armed with stories that double as teaching tools.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Limitations to Keep in Mind In a world of expensive GLP-1 medications, a low-cost supplement for weight management sounds like a godsend—but experts say this research doesn’t necessarily mean collagen is the answer for doubling your weight loss goals.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025
Noun
Larkin 13, Elgin 5 Larkin (13-15, 9-8 Upstate Eight): Kenya Ventura 3-for-4, 2 doubles, 5 RBIs.
—Josh Krockey, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Tennessee signee Griffin Miller went 3 for 5 with two doubles and two runs scored for the Warriors.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Adverb
RBIs from Brett Baty and Starling Marte tied the game up, then Juan Soto put the Mets on top with a two-run double in the fourth.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025
Senior Brenden Ryan launched a two-run double to right during the sequence to help put BC High ahead for good.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Education Spanberger received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from a dual program at Purdue University and GISMA Business School in Germany.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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These clients look to leverage DBS as a gateway to the growing pool of dynamic investment opportunities in Asia through its dual booking centers in Singapore and Hong Kong.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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For Trump, the risk is twofold: the collapse of diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities and the outbreak of a wider regional conflict triggered by an Israeli operation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The goals are twofold: Showcase your particular methodology or point of view while helping others succeed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Later, it's revealed that Phelps didn't die at all, and his fake death was a setup to frame Ethan.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Bad actors had cloned his voice to make fake 911 calls about emergencies at rival locations.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Hair's porosity will increase in response to the voids in your hair when the cortex and medulla are damaged.23 Low-porosity hair is identified by its tightly closed cuticles, which are reluctant to absorb water, hair products, or oils.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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Personalized learning systems can tailor complex scientific concepts to individual learners, making the vastness of quantum mechanics or the intricacies of protein folding more accessible and, consequently, more awe-inspiring.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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With an expansive cargo area, multiple storage compartments, and the option to fold down the third row, this vehicle is ideal for our family of four (who sometimes travels with Nana, and other passengers).—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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The twins, who traveled from Arizona alongside Stinnett’s wife, are angling for a revolutionary twist where the two will be cast on the same season without the rest of the contestants knowing their relationship.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Its twin, Universal Terra Luna, is a bit further, diagonal from the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Newcastle twice took the lead before going 3-2 down and then equalised through Fabian Schar at the death.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The strategy that made Judge the first Yankees player to intentionally walk twice in the first two innings of a game since Gene Woodling on Aug. 30, 1953, worked once, but led to the only run of the game in its other appearance.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The punch-card Jacquard loom, invented in the early 19th-century for weaving, is considered a precursor to modern computing because its use of binary code inspired early computer design.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Instead of processing data in the binary state of zeros and ones, quantum computers run on qubits, which encompass myriad states all at once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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