Thesaurus results for THREEFOLD

threefold

adjective

ˈthrē-ˌfōld

Definition of threefold

as in triple

having three units or parts a threefold approach to solving the problem

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Recent Examples of threefold According to recent research conducted by Novakid across 15 countries, there has been a threefold increase in extended learning sessions since 2022. — Matthew Kayser july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The jacket produced about 14 to 30 ounces of water, depending on humidity levels, which amounts to between a threefold and 10-fold improvement in performance compared to other materials, the release said. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 According to the company, LM26 achieved a more than threefold increase in electron temperature during compression, bringing it closer to its next target of 1 keV, equivalent to roughly 10 million degrees Celsius. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 The Pentagon's budget request this year also asked for more than $70 billion to procure missiles and related equipment, a nearly threefold increase compared to last year. — James Laporta, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for threefold

Recent Examples of Synonyms for threefold

triple

Adjective

Coming off three losses in Philadelphia, the Marlins mustered only one hit through seven innings (by Owen Caissie) before Marsee began the eighth with a triple down the right field line.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Zach Neto went 3 for 5 with two doubles, a triple and two runs two nights after going 5 for 6 at Houston.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026