triple 1 of 2

Definition of triplenext
as in treble
having three units or parts a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream

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triple

2 of 2

noun

as in trio
a group of three that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet

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Recent Examples of triple
Adjective
Its triple-laser (RGB) light source is reported capable of putting out a massive 6,000 ISO lumens. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 The main house has seven en suite bedrooms along with triple piazzas overlooking the grounds. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
The Sox lost to the Guardians 9-3, with Cleveland's Jo Adell and José Ramírez dominating at bat with a pair of two-out triples. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Jo Adell and José Ramírez powered Cleveland with a pair of two-out triples, and the Guardians avoided an AL Division Series sweep by cooling off the Chicago White Sox with a 9-3 victory in Game 3 on Wednesday. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
  • There are four presets as well, including bass boost, bass reducer, treble boost, and treble reducer.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But American Sepp Kuss is days away from ticking off a second Grand Tour treble, three years after his first.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Layer a trio of your favorite knits, playing with weight and texture for a cozy combination.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The trio will be joined by Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia, Michael Massey and Salvador Perez.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • This is the main thrust of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother — when the rightful aim of that threefold devotion is gone, what fills the void?
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ultimately, outcomes will likely be threefold—investments in technology to streamline enrollment, training and resources to strengthen existing nonprofit outreach and common education for the whole community.
    — Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Abrosimov said resuming serial production would strengthen Russia’s technological independence and support the long-term development of its Long-Range Aviation fleet and the airborne component of the country’s nuclear triad.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The story takes place in a conservative rural community where two members of a polyamorous triad marry to keep up appearances.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Milne pointed to Goldee’s menu, which offers unique twists to the traditional Texas trinity of barbecue — brisket, ribs and sausage.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Yet each member of this trinity eventually decamped to Paris after planting their roots in the United Kingdom.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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