1
as in increases
to make twice as great or as many
we doubled our investment in six months
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in twins
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of doubles
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
When Marissa runs through her house, frantically searching for Milo, the scene doubles as a tour of the Irvines’ palatial lakefront home as captured by directors Minkie Spiro and Kate Dennis.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
For those who need extended performance, an extra battery doubles the capacity to 3,096Wh – ideal for multi-day camping or van expeditions.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The centerpiece is Ignition, the firm’s design-thinking lab that doubles as a client theater.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Your kids will love making this easy Thanksgiving craft that doubles as a fun place card.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Since actions speak louder than words, Molly recruits the pop star for a private performance that doubles as an act of gratitude.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
That game came a day after Ohtani set a record by reaching base nine consecutive times on two homers, two doubles and five walks, four of them intentional.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Last offseason, Alonso was searching for a long-term contract that never arrived, but after leading the National League in doubles and hitting 38 home runs, his fifth consecutive season with more than 30, Alonso is back on the open market in search of the contract that eluded him last winter.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
His first four at-bats culminated in two doubles and two home runs.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Ohtani had already raked two home runs and two doubles by the time Toronto intentionally walked him with one out in the ninth inning, and then again with two out in the 11th and in the 13th.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Before Blue Jays manager John Schneider refused to pitch to him, intentionally walking him a postseason record four times, Ohtani had already slugged two home runs and hit two doubles.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Frank Isbell had four doubles for the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs in 1906.
—Beth Harris, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
But his performance doesn’t work without a doubles partner, which is where Reeves comes in.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Gadecki, 22, is one of Australia’s top rising professional players, winning the 2025 Australian Open mixed doubles championship.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Building on its predecessor H2, the system nearly doubles the qubit count and moves further into the quantum advantage regime.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
When Marissa runs through her house, frantically searching for Milo, the scene doubles as a tour of the Irvines’ palatial lakefront home as captured by directors Minkie Spiro and Kate Dennis.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
For those who need extended performance, an extra battery doubles the capacity to 3,096Wh – ideal for multi-day camping or van expeditions.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The centerpiece is Ignition, the firm’s design-thinking lab that doubles as a client theater.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Your kids will love making this easy Thanksgiving craft that doubles as a fun place card.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Since actions speak louder than words, Molly recruits the pop star for a private performance that doubles as an act of gratitude.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Stocked with 24 whole-leaf teas that beckon to be opened and enjoyed each day of December before Christmas, the set itself doubles as an objet d’art that will beautify the kitchen, bedroom, or wherever else its recipient chooses to park it for the month.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
That game came a day after Ohtani set a record by reaching base nine consecutive times on two homers, two doubles and five walks, four of them intentional.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
Chuck Reynolds, a managing director at LEK Consulting, said that while the company isn’t seeing demand for AI doubles, clients have been showing interest in AI agents.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Last offseason, Alonso was searching for a long-term contract that never arrived, but after leading the National League in doubles and hitting 38 home runs, his fifth consecutive season with more than 30, Alonso is back on the open market in search of the contract that eluded him last winter.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
His first four at-bats culminated in two doubles and two home runs.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Ohtani had already raked two home runs and two doubles by the time Toronto intentionally walked him with one out in the ninth inning, and then again with two out in the 11th and in the 13th.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Before Blue Jays manager John Schneider refused to pitch to him, intentionally walking him a postseason record four times, Ohtani had already slugged two home runs and hit two doubles.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Frank Isbell had four doubles for the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 against the Chicago Cubs in 1906.
—Beth Harris, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
But his performance doesn’t work without a doubles partner, which is where Reeves comes in.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Gadecki, 22, is one of Australia’s top rising professional players, winning the 2025 Australian Open mixed doubles championship.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubles
Verb
-
Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The portside terrace also folds out.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
When the day of the follow-up scan finally arrived, the mystery was solved—not triplets, but twins.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
-
In addition to the twins, Alex and Chloe each have older daughters from previous relationships.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
But when the creature’s caretaking rules are broken, the Mogwai multiplies into an array of destructive green killer monsters.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Each factor multiplies the options from element ratios to heat treatment and additives.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
-
Like William Klein’s pictures, Roversi’s incorporate accidents, light flares, blur, even damage.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Perplexity’s video disappoints with a watering can that appears out of thin air, for example, while Veo’s video duplicates its cutting board.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The vehicles going up for bid include originals and replicas from movies and TV shows like Fast & Furious franchise, John Wick 2, and Drive.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Tonight, one of the replicas hits the Paramount Studios runway on model Olivia Petersen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Doubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubles. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share