DOUBLES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doubles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of double

as in increases

to make twice as great or as many we doubled our investment in six months

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as in folds

to lay one part over or against another part of double the wet cloth and place it on the victim's forehead

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doubles

2 of 2

noun

plural of double

as in twins

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 doubles

Verb

There’s also a sink with a removable cover that doubles as extra prep space when needed. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Their doubles withdrawal marks the end of Wimbledon for both sisters. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Their first two doubles titles at Wimbledon, in 2000 and 2002, came as wild cards. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 In the first game, Powell hit two home runs, including a grand slam, two doubles and a sacrifice fly to drive in seven runs as the Orioles won 11-0. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Langeliers also leads all AL catchers in runs (49), hits (80), doubles (16) and home runs (19). — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 While each space has been designed for its performance purpose, the complex doubles as a public space, much like the impressive Shenzhen Bay Culture Park does. — New Atlas, 5 July 2026 Tim Clayton / Getty Images Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee earlier this week. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026 In their first Grand Slam doubles competition together in nearly four years, Serena, 44, and Venus, 46, were forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after Serena injured a knee. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

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Beck was crushed for five runs in 3 2/3 innings, giving up three home runs and two doubles. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Kurtz also has 20 home runs and 15 doubles in 87 games this season. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 Freeman himself went three for five with a pair of doubles and two RBIs on Tuesday. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 The Williams sisters are six-time champions as partners in women's doubles at Wimbledon. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Officials gave Serena extra time to rest before playing doubles. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Dingler and Matt Vierling started the bottom of the inning with back-to-back doubles, cutting New York's lead to 4-3. — CBS News, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubles

Verb

Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

Verb

The bike folds down compactly, and the wheels handily stay locked together thanks to a little hook.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
For makeup that tends to crease or settle into fine lines, the challenge is finding a powder that sets without collecting where skin naturally folds.

— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Definition of folds

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Scheduled to be in the field with her will be fellow American Sha’Carri Richardson, Jamaican twins Tia and Tina Clayton and another powerful Jamaican in Shericka Jackson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
An Apple Valley woman who was pregnant with twins died in a crash Saturday.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of twins

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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of pictures

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Interpretive guidance from attorneys general and relevant agencies comes first, as Attorney General Tong’s Connecticut advisory and Attorney General Campbell’s earlier Massachusetts advisory demonstrate, doing the threshold work that a substantial share of state AI legislation otherwise duplicates.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
If Shane van Gisbergen duplicates his amazing run last Sunday on the road course at Watkins Glen, the June 21 Anduril 250 at Navy Base Coronado might be remembered as one of those great events.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

Definition of duplicates

Noun

Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Second, brighter satellites also create streaks in telescope images that mar observations.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 1 July 2026