as in twice
to two times the amount or degree we were doubly certain of her guilt after we read the article in the newspaper

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Recent Examples of doubly Ironically, since Charlie Kirk strongly advocated both First and Second Amendment rights, the current threats doubly dishonor his legacy. John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Your man scent will usually keep small predator animals away; to be doubly sure, tie some personal article like a handkerchief to the meat. Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025 Halloween is Scorpio’s time to shine (and this is doubly true if your kid’s birthday is on or close to October 31). Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025 It’s also outfitted with roomy pockets to stow your phone, keys, and other on-the-go essentials, plus doubly secure button- and zip-closure. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doubly
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  • Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Juni was shot in the head twice, with one bullet skimming her eye, and the other shattering her jaw.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Doubly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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