Definition of doublynext
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 Lawrence’s gravity makes rushing from the outside all the more devastating, doubly so if linemen are unsure who is coming or dropping. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Smith says that Lincoln was doubly motivated to sign the bill. Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Having spent decades watching powerful men evade justice, Nora is doubly determined to bring this one down, and regards Catherine’s vigilantism as an obstacle to a larger victory. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 The Horn of Africa will be doubly affected by the fertilizer bottleneck – local production will be reduced, and global food prices will be higher. Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for doubly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubly
twice
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  • Bissouma joined Tottenham for £25million in 2022 from fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and made 111 appearances, scoring twice.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Gabriel Moreno homered, singled, walked twice, stole a base and threw out two baserunners for the D-backs (80-72).
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Doubly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubly. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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