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as in intensified
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 doubled
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 redoubled
The disjunction between the abstract composition and the notion of self-portraiture appeared perplexing in its own right; its inoperability only exacerbated the viewer’s frustration and redoubled the artist’s impish provocation.
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Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Kelly also questioned Festinger, Schachter, and Riecken’s claim that the Seekers redoubled their efforts to spread their message.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
With a team of thousands under his command, Hassabis has redoubled the company’s efforts on large language models, OpenAI’s stronghold.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Under Marsh, the European studio has redoubled its focus on theatrical films, with its worldwide box office tripling since 2022 thanks to the likes of Paddington in Peru, Back to Black, Wicked Little Letters, and French hit Beating Hearts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Robeson and his allies redoubled their activism after the State Department restricted their right to travel.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Seeing Gaza in ruins has redoubled my determination to do two things.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Kelly also questioned Festinger, Schachter, and Riecken’s claim that the Seekers redoubled their efforts to spread their message.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
With a team of thousands under his command, Hassabis has redoubled the company’s efforts on large language models, OpenAI’s stronghold.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Under Marsh, the European studio has redoubled its focus on theatrical films, with its worldwide box office tripling since 2022 thanks to the likes of Paddington in Peru, Back to Black, Wicked Little Letters, and French hit Beating Hearts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Robeson and his allies redoubled their activism after the State Department restricted their right to travel.
—Time, 20 Oct. 2025
Seeing Gaza in ruins has redoubled my determination to do two things.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubled
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His announcement comes as Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy and logistics infrastructure, worsening conditions for civilians as winter temperatures plunge.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Asked earlier about the impact of the press coverage during the years-long legal fight, the prince said the situation had only intensified.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the three months leading up to the rally, the number of American troops in Vietnam had more than doubled—to fifty‑two thousand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Let dough sit at room temperature until puffy and almost doubled in size, about 1½ hours.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The trajectory is not altered; instead, existing advancements are deepened and extended.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting sparked demonstrations nationwide and has deepened fissures between federal and state officials.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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With more and more international travelers headed to Japan—2025 was a record year for tourism—and social media feeds flooded with videos from Hokkaido and snapshots of slope-side katsu curry and ramen, the temptation to fly across the world to ski is heightened.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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The significance of last weekend’s victory is heightened when considering what unfolded elsewhere in London earlier that day.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stock multiplied by about eightfold from the beginning of 1997 through its peak in September 2000, before losing over 90% of its value over a roughly two-year market collapse.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Digital products and platforms multiplied.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Displacement has further strengthened the relationship between the market and the fund, resulting in key initiatives delivered and managed within both.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The couple’s connection with the campus was strengthened when their dog — Angel, a bichon frisé — was treated for lymphoma there in 2018, the school’s press release said.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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