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

The theme of this year’s festival — which doubles as the largest fundraiser of the year for Sacramento’s Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum — is reggae, and nods to the Caribbean music genre were present throughout the event. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The driver’s display also doubles as an infotainment system connected to a bespoke eight-speaker Morel hi-fi system. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 As a result, the cell-to-pack configuration doubles both the gravimetric and volumetric energy density compared to standard marine batteries. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 The comedy of errors that follows as Ina attempts to solve the nation’s problems, from traffic congestion to energy crisis, doubles as a critique of the despotic regime and the tumult of living in such hellish times. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026 For the sofa, Kut opted for a modular pale gray Burrow number that tucks into the corner for comfortable lounging and doubles as a twin bed for overnight visitors. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026 Herrington more than doubles both of those previous records and also finds himself among the highest transfer fees in MLS history. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Harvard Health reports that sleeping just five to six hours a night doubles the risk of being diagnosed with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes compared with seven to eight hours, citing a 2021 review in the Journal of Endocrinology. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 From the cloud-like cushioning of New Balance sneakers to the dressier Tory Burch style that doubles as streetwear, read on for the breeziest walking and running shoes designed for all-day comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

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Campusano had a pair of doubles, including one off the wall in right-center with the bases loaded in the fifth inning to drive in two runs and give the Padres a 5-3 lead. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 He was designated for assignment Tuesday after going 3-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, two walks and four runs in three games with the Red Sox. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, Jones, hitting third again, went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and one strikeout in the Yankees’ 10-5 win over the Mariners. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Rafa Lenhard was the worst player in his four doubles matches … but impressed this observer greatly with his stellar play in the DreamBreaker against Alshon. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Thomas played 11 seasons for Connecticut, and set a record for triple doubles. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, Bryson Stott had two of Philadelphia's eight doubles and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games. — CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 The purse has not been announced for this year, but last year teams that won just one match in mixed doubles but lost in the second round made $100,000, meaning the individual players pocketed $50,000 each after just a few hours on the court. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Serena and Venus Williams were awarded a wild-card entry for the doubles tournament at the Cincinnati Open, organizers announced Monday. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubles

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Leaders should ask whether a new location grows the customer base, deepens existing relationships, or increases purchase frequency or spending enough to offset channel substitution.

— Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
But the price of doing so is constantly rising, as technology increases the range and magnitude of horrible possibilities.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

Verb

Fire it up, and the robot folds out and brings the camera up above the phone's screen, where it's pointed at you for selfies, vlogging, and even some anthropomorphized interaction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026
As her condition advances, the story folds in her strained bonds with her daughter, played by Wen Qi, and her father, played by Fifth Generation filmmaker Tian Zhuangzhuang.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of folds

Noun

He was shown pictures and videos from the prosecution of the state of the house, including blood spatter.

— Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
And while alumni watched from the sideline, the Bruins connected with youth football players on the field during, incorporating them into stretches, signing autographs and taking pictures.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 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

The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
See the short’s first teaser and a selection of first-look images below.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of images

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The leading men were outfitted with head-turning wigs and conspicuous facial hair, as well as spot-on replicas of the group's Tommy Nutter suits and denim ensembles.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026