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
Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The veteran sharpshooter received a pass from fellow newcomer Tyus Jones, took one dribble and drilled an in-rhythm triple over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The game included 10 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Alden Howard went 3-for-6 with two triples, two RBIs and three runs scored in the rubber match.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The veteran sharpshooter received a pass from fellow newcomer Tyus Jones, took one dribble and drilled an in-rhythm triple over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
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Since replacing Xavi as manager, the 60-year-old German has barely put a foot wrong, leading a young group of players to a domestic treble and almost reaching the Champions League final in his debut campaign last season.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thirteen-year-old Everett Baumgarten vividly portrayed the Prince, with a treble voice always sure of pitch.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Injuries have limited the trio to 11 games together this season, making their first game since the All-Star break a welcome return.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Believe it or not, the unlikely trio has been sporting matching footwear all season long.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The track rules radio after gaining more than threefold week over week.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a forthright defense of the fighters under his command, the head of Ukraine’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Forces, Robert Brovdi, said last week there needed to be a threefold increase in the number of drone operators.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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The methodology involves a patented Metabolic Code, which analyzes more than 70 key biomarkers across five health triads.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Farmhouses, Farm Estate Lots, and Crescent Lodge Villas make up the triad of offerings within the private enclave that prioritizes biophilic design principles.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Jan. 2026
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Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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