as in treble
having three units or parts
a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream
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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
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Estrada also began the seventh after the Padres added a run in the bottom of the sixth on a single by Díaz and triple by Arraez.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Post probably need to drain a couple triples to cash this, but there's good reason to like the underrated rookie -- who had 14 P+R in Game 2, 14 P+R in Game 3 and 17 P+R in Game 4 -- to clear 11.5 P+R in this game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In a 14-3 win over Menlo-Atherton, Maske posted three hits, three RBIs, four runs scored, a triple and a home run.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Estrada also began the seventh after the Padres added a run in the bottom of the sixth on a single by Díaz and triple by Arraez.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
The point guard lined up a corner triple, rose up and … bang.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Post probably need to drain a couple triples to cash this, but there's good reason to like the underrated rookie -- who had 14 P+R in Game 2, 14 P+R in Game 3 and 17 P+R in Game 4 -- to clear 11.5 P+R in this game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
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The bass and treble levels can be instantly altered through the controls, while presets can provide quick access to favorite playlists or radio stations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The phone's speakers have also been upgraded, with better treble and mid-bass output.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Lady Gaga claims a trio of hits in the United Kingdom this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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After revealing earlier this month that there were three top contenders for the most powerful creative job in British television, audio, and streaming, Deadline hears one of the trio is now not in the running.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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LinkedIn data shows a threefold increase in C-suite profiles listing AI skills today compared to two years ago.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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And since Trump took office, there's been more than a threefold increase in the number of state and local law enforcement agencies with agreements to help enforce federal immigration laws.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To build an effective conventional triad, the United States must invest in more submarines, bombers, and mobile launch vehicles.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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For her part, teasing out the threads of how two of the dyads within Axel, Freya, and Taylor’s triad have led to tragedy leads Elsbeth to let go of how her relationship with Kaya used to work to make room for Kaya and Cameron to flourish as a couple.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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