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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Its weekly double-page ads included photos of store managers — all men.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Carson Benge had an RBI double to right for a 3-1 lead and Vientos followed with another two-run home run, this time to left.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
If the bunt was a physical reset, Friedl’s first hit of the day, a check-swing bloop double, was a bit of a mental reset, reminding him that the ball can fall his way from time to time.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The top four teams get a double-bye in the ACC tournament and would immediately reach the quarterfinals.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
Its weekly double-page ads included photos of store managers — all men.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Verb
United said last month that if jet fuel prices continue at their current level, the airline could incur $11 billion in additional expenses — double its highest-ever annual profit.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
Noun
Collins later added an RBI double as KC earned a 4-1 victory and series sweep at T-Mobile Park.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Carson Benge had an RBI double to right for a 3-1 lead and Vientos followed with another two-run home run, this time to left.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Adverb
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
If the bunt was a physical reset, Friedl’s first hit of the day, a check-swing bloop double, was a bit of a mental reset, reminding him that the ball can fall his way from time to time.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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The launch served as the debut of Feid stepping into dual roles as both global ambassador and creative partner.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Here there are a dual sink vanity, a roomy shower, and a soaking tub.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Patagonia's legacy, as defined by its loyal customers and its own founders and employees, is twofold.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the material exhibited more than twofold improvements in compressive strength and Young’s modulus, enabling robust mechanical performance and applicability to complex or curved device geometries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Artificial Plants Designer Ashley Hauza says a fake ficus tree on a porch isn't going to fool anyone.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Horrified that there was no way to ensure the images hadn’t left his computer and no path to stop the man from continuing to generate fake nudes, the women joined Maye Quade in advancing the law to shut down the problem at its source.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The 76ers led for all but 31 seconds in the game, increasing a five-point halftime edge to 18 in the third quarter.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Her aunt plans to pressure the City Council to pass measures to increase building safety.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Using a rubber spatula, fold batter a few times to ensure all ingredients are incorporated (batter will be thick).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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David Palmer, in his first year as South Elgin’s coach, knew the twins were his type of players early on after taking over.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife officials say aoudad reproduce far more quickly, often producing twins twice a year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Orlando turned the ball over three times — twice inside the red zone — and there were also untimely penalties and numerous missed tackles as Orlando lost for the second straight game 20-14.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The rights lawyer fainted twice in prison on Friday in the northwestern city of Zanjan, her foundation said, and was admitted to a local hospital.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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In the Information Age, the debate over checkbook journalism may no longer be a simple binary choice of whether or not to pay for news.—
Lorna Veraldi,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Non-binary blah blah blah blah.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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