redoubles

verb

present tense third-person singular of redouble
1
as in intensifies
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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2
as in doubles
to make twice as great or as many if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone

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  1. intensifies
  2. doubles
  3. deepens
  4. increases
  5. heightens
  6. multiplies
  7. enhances
  8. strengthens
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  • This move intensifies existing rivalries, notably with the Boston Celtics following the Jaylen Brown trade.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
    — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of intensifies
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  • In 2003, the team ran the table, finishing a perfect 32-0 and winning the NCAA team title, as well as the individual singles and doubles championships.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The sauna area runs nude, German-style, and the spa garden opens straight onto the lakeshore, so the lake itself doubles as the ultimate plunge.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of doubles
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  • At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens between the longtime adversaries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • As creation gets easier and volume grows, fragmentation deepens rather than resolves.
    — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of deepens
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  • Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • The moon’s recent ingress into Leo and close proximity to Jupiter heightens our self-confidence, self-expression and desire to be seen.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • That heightens buyer enthusiasm and makes the whole process more addictive.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of heightens
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  • Every degree of forward tilt multiplies the load on cervical discs and joints.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • And then there are certain moments, when a particular issue multiplies the power of certain allies.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Definition of multiplies
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  • This move significantly enhances Sky's entertainment package, allowing existing Hayu subscribers via Sky Marketplace to access it through their main Sky subscription.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • How Simtriyo Works Simtriyo enhances the activity of natural chemical messengers in the brain that impact behavior, says Kelly Johnson-Arbor, MD, a toxicologist at MedStar Health in Washington, DC.
    — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of enhances
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  • Pre-workout supplements increase energy and athletic performance acutely, while collagen strengthens connective tissue and helps prevent injury over time.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of strengthens
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