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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
Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Florence Pugh won for her work in Thunderbolts* while Michael B. Jordan won for his double role in Sinners.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Best Side Table with Shelving For those with an overflowing amount of books, print media, or records, look for an end table that can double as a display case for your favorite pieces.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Dodgers had just one more hit after Freeland’s RBI double.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Justin Turner #3 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a game winning double in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
There are double sinks to scrub in before surgery and large basins to clean the equipment afterward.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Florence Pugh won for her work in Thunderbolts* while Michael B. Jordan won for his double role in Sinners.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The donation will double the size of the Mint’s existing photography collection and lays the groundwork for a dedicated photo gallery space, according to the museum.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Best Side Table with Shelving For those with an overflowing amount of books, print media, or records, look for an end table that can double as a display case for your favorite pieces.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Overall in 96 games this year, Anderson has hit .306 with 27 doubles, 16 homers and 70 RBI.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The Dodgers had just one more hit after Freeland’s RBI double.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Then a three-run double to the wall by Brady Westbrooks completed an improbable 5-4 comeback win for Irmo and a heartbreaking end to Lake Mary’s dream of winning back-to-back World Series titles.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Justin Turner #3 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a game winning double in the bottom of the ninth inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Tacking the dual problems of PM2.5 from fires and CO2 from vehicles requires different approaches.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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For example, due to dual enrollment, Simmons arrived at Clemson with 35 college credits.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The catharsis of her defeat is twofold: Not only is Gladys taken down, but her demise also comes at the hands of the children she’s captured.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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According to McKinsey, platforms that integrate financial services experience a twofold increase in customer engagement, and often expand revenue per user by 15% to 20%.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Broncos lost three fumbles, committed eight penalties, gave up a TD on a fake punt, got burned by big plays and had eight straight drives end without any points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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It’s called a false or fake fall because after the cool-down, temperatures return to typical summer weather.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The program helped increase all patients’ access to care — not just kids’ — but the impact of its loss is greater for pediatricians because so many children in Idaho are on Medicaid.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Remove the pan from the heat and fold in both soups, the sour cream, corn, peas, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Gently fold in chocolate and marshmallows just until combined.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Ruck twins, Liam and Markus, who play for the reigning WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, have also stood out, as has 2027 draft-eligible defenseman Landon DuPont. Team USA Names to Note The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is an interesting tournament for the Americans.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Standard power of twin 2,000 hp MAN V-12 engines deliver a top speed of 25 knots, with a friendly 21-knot cruising speed.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Topline The wage gap between CEOs and workers at the lowest-paying firms on the S&P 500 rose by almost 13% between 2019 and 2024, an analysis released Thursday shows, with CEO pay rising more than twice as quickly as that of the average worker.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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In his 30-year career as a vocalist, Aloe Blacc has, in a manner like few artists in the modern era, twice succeeded in creating generational anthems that draw on the legacy of folk and soul music to create timeless art.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The best organizations won’t treat hybrid work as a binary choice.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, for those with $2.7 million to spend, this isn’t a binary choice.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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