Definition of twicenext
as in double
to two times the amount or degree having been turned down before, he is twice shy about making any more marriage proposals

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Recent Examples of twice Portugal plays twice in the city during the group stage with matches against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 17 and Uzbekistan on June 23. Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026 In 1970, after being runners-up in the state tournament twice, Miami Beach won the state championship. George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 Wilson finished with two hits and scored twice, while Kurtz had two hits, two RBIs and three walks. CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 The Capitals have won it three times over the last three decades; Since ’96, the Canucks and Stars have won it twice. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twice
double
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  • Schanuel hit a home run and a three-run double on Wednesday.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Buehler survived a two-out double in the first before the Rockies batted around and took a 4-1 in the second inning on a double and five singles.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Twice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twice. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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