doubling (back)

present participle of double (back)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubling (back)
turning back
Verb
  • The three governments have turned to Russia as a major security ally after turning back from Western allies.
    Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • With an eye on climate goals, countries are turning back to nuclear energy to meet their energy demands without releasing carbon into the atmosphere.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
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“Doubling (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubling%20%28back%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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