as in trios
a group of three
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet
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Recent Examples of triples
Freshman shortstop Tabitha Sanchez had two triples and scored four runs, and junior pitcher Fernanda Cervantes outdueled Scarlett Poitra as Rancho Alamitos edged host Orange 7-6 in eight innings.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet by the end, the song explodes into a crushing wall of sound, Day’s voice spawning in triples above a screeching electronica bed.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
In a game that will not be remembered for its pitching, Esquivel led Mills’ dominant offensive effort with five hits, six RBIs, two triples, a double and three runs scored as the Vikings knocked off Aragon 25-11 in six innings.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Harlan’s Brooke Taulbert hit 6 for 9 with two triples, 1 double, six RBIs in wins against Taft (15-3) and Stevens (17-1).
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Brunson countered with eight points in the final 63 seconds — free throws after a Walsh foul and two triples — to cut Boston’s lead to 29-26.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Wukawitz didn’t disappoint, earning all-Summit League first team honors as a freshman after leading the conference in hits and triples.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
With three triples on Wednesday, which tied his most as a Maverick, Bagley has now connected on a 3-pointer in six of his last seven games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Yet by the end, the song explodes into a crushing wall of sound, Day’s voice spawning in triples above a screeching electronica bed.
—Lydia Wei, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
In a game that will not be remembered for its pitching, Esquivel led Mills’ dominant offensive effort with five hits, six RBIs, two triples, a double and three runs scored as the Vikings knocked off Aragon 25-11 in six innings.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Harlan’s Brooke Taulbert hit 6 for 9 with two triples, 1 double, six RBIs in wins against Taft (15-3) and Stevens (17-1).
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
Brunson countered with eight points in the final 63 seconds — free throws after a Walsh foul and two triples — to cut Boston’s lead to 29-26.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Wukawitz didn’t disappoint, earning all-Summit League first team honors as a freshman after leading the conference in hits and triples.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
With three triples on Wednesday, which tied his most as a Maverick, Bagley has now connected on a 3-pointer in six of his last seven games.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triples
trios
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The addition of Fudd gives the Wings one of the most talented backcourt trios in the league alongside Bueckers and Ogunbowale.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Entertainment include mariachi bands, solo artists, jazz bands, country trios and more.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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