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
Millions of Texans are facing dangerous heat as temperatures rise into the triple digits. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 When the National Unity Government fell in 2013, so did dollarization, and triple-digit inflation returned to Zimbabwe. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
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Troy Johnston gave Colorado an early 1-0 lead on his first triple of the year that drove in TJ Rumfield. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 But Winn left a pitch over the middle that Trammell hit for a leadoff triple in the eighth, Nick Allen’s sacrifice fly gave the Astros the lead, and in the ninth, Koss’ fly ball needed one more puff of breeze. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for triple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
  • His Inter side had just won the European treble, with that year’s Champions League title coming after a dramatic victory against Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in the semi-finals.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The earbuds don't compromise on sound quality, as they're built with 11mm dynamic drivers, and can be further customized with different bass and treble levels.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Down a third of its crew (and periodically appearing as a trio), the quartet-for-now seeks modern girl-group chart history while nagged by uncertainty and controversy that extends to their music.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The trio gives Fort Worth-area football fans what should be a trio of contenders and a ton of high-stakes playoff matchups within a reasonable distance.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The International Energy Agency estimated in 2022 that demand for rare earths could increase at least threefold by 2040.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During the last three years, an average of 270 orbital rockets have launched from Earth, a more than threefold increase from only a decade ago.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Much of Carson’s work has focused on what was used to be called the female athlete triad—namely, how irregular menstrual cycles, low energy availability and lower bone mineral density can affect women in high-intensity sports.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Building the promoter triad In short, don’t work in isolation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Alongside Laura Dern as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler and Jeff Goldblum as mathematician Ian Malcolm, Neill completed the holy trinity of protagonists in Steven Spielberg’s enduring blockbuster dinosaur adventure.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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