REDOUBLE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

redouble

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl

Definition of redouble

as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help

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as in to double

to make twice as great or as many if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone

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Recent Examples of redouble This cumulative effect has made USA Fencing redouble its outreach to Hollywood, especially given the location of the 2028 games. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026 The government has redoubled its campaign for quicker EV adoption, framing it as a critical buffer against external supply shocks. — ABC News, 8 May 2026 As the source of nearly all of Canada’s oil exports, the province is redoubling its efforts to position itself as a reliable energy ally to the world, Alberta premier Danielle Smith said in an exclusive interview. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 The significant contribution came as the Dominican Republic and other countries called upon the international community to redouble its contributions, both to the Gang Suppression Force and to the Trust Fund supporting its operations. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redouble

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The Book of Five Rings has only grown in relevance as demands on executives have intensified.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The Sun in your 7th House of Relationships opposes Pluto in your sign, intensifying the push-pull between your needs and someone else’s expectations.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

Definition of intensify

Verb

Keegan continued to shine under Shankly’s successor, Bob Paisley, as Liverpool won the league and UEFA Cup double once again in 1975-76.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
New York’s number of millionaires doubled but overall its share compared to other states in the country plummeted, trailing behind Texas, Florida and California, according to the financial think tank Citizens Budget Commission.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of double

Verb

For Greece, the investment is part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and enhance deterrence capabilities in a region marked by persistent security concerns.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of enhance

Verb

Enrollment in private schools in Miami-Dade County — religious and non-religious — has increased from about 70,000 to 92,000 the past two decades, according to reporting by the Miami Herald.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Demolishing folding tables has become so popular — and worrisome — at Bills games that retail prices of tables in Western New York have been known to increase during football season.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Cartels, smaller mafias and street gangs hold sway in town halls and state governments around the country and have deepened their role in the economy.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The cocktail is fresh juicy summer strawberries, paired with vodka, gin, lemon, coriander, and two liqueurs, Licor 43, for a deepening vanilla element, and Aperol, for rhubarb and orange and a touch of texture.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026

Definition of deepen

Verb

The threat expanded on the Yemeni militant group’s call Monday to close off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi ships, heightening the risk for vessels passing through the channel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
These concerns have been heightened by last week’s debut of Kimi K3, an advanced open-source AI model from Chinese AI startup Moonshot.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of heighten

Verb

Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

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