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
Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Bennett said the property is now stabilized with two tenants on triple-net leases, meaning the tenants cover most operating costs and the owner has limited day-to-day management responsibilities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Surprise, Jeimer Candelario hit a triple off the top of the center field fence, narrowly missing a homer.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
With one regular-season game remaining Sunday at Maryland, Illinois is a win away from a triple bye and a berth in the quarterfinals in next week’s Big Ten Tournament at the United Center.
—Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Bennett said the property is now stabilized with two tenants on triple-net leases, meaning the tenants cover most operating costs and the owner has limited day-to-day management responsibilities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Brandon Williams added 16 points off the bench, and accounted for one of Dallas’ rare triples.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
In Surprise, Jeimer Candelario hit a triple off the top of the center field fence, narrowly missing a homer.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
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The 28-year-old earned the honor after a stellar 2024-25 season, leading Paris Saint-Germain to a treble that included the club’s first Champions League title.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 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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With that trio leading the way, Rangeview cruised through its first two playoff games with wins over Erie and ThunderRidge.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Luminara is the most recent vessel to join the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, making up a neat trio alongside its sisterships Evrima and Ilma.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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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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Maintaining operational compatibility across both submarine generations is intended to preserve continuity within the United States’ nuclear triad as the fleet evolves, reports Army Recognition.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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In his speech, Putin referred to the Russian nuclear triad, which is the country’s three-pronged system for delivering nuclear weapons, designed to ensure a credible second-strike capability.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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On her new single—a piano ballad of dubious sincerity—Canadian DJ and songwriter Brat Star invokes Paltrow’s greatest role as one-third of a holy trinity of disaffection.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
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His visions of a championship trinity.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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