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as in double
being twice as great or as many
my reasons for buying the condo are twofold: first, it will serve as my vacation home, and second, it should turn out to be a good investment
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as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
the mission of the campaign is twofold: to reduce underage drinking and to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents
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Recent Examples of twofold
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The costs of this evolution are twofold.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The mission of the project, in his view, was always twofold—extraordinary accuracy and affordability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2018
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Adjective
The inspiration behind her restaurant’s name is twofold.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The costs of this evolution are twofold.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
The concern, authorities say, is twofold.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
The mission of the project, in his view, was always twofold—extraordinary accuracy and affordability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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The building’s 75 units offer a slew of swanky amenities, including a double-height lobby, 24-hour concierge, fitness and yoga facilities, a residents’ lounge, landscaped courtyard, and rooftop terrace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Nespresso Cafecito de Puerto Rico Pods Perfect for strong coffee lovers, Nespresso’s Cafecito de Puerto Rico blend produces a bold, full-bodied double espresso with notes of dark cocoa and pepper and a silky crema on top.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The especially big deal on this long-range version with dual fuel tanks is that it's got a ride-by-wire throttle replacing the traditional cable throttle system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Anderson’s go-to option is junior wide receiver Chris Durr (37 catches, 398 yards, 4 TDs), who has more than twice as many receptions as anyone else on the team.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The 22nd Amendment explicitly states that no person shall be elected president more than twice.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The new asteroid was confirmed by NSF's Gemini Observatory (which has locations in Hawaii and Chile) as well as Carnegie Science's twin Magellan Telescopes in Chile.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jordan, a director, actor, producer and entrepreneur, starred as twin brothers Stack and Smoke in Coogler’s film Sinners, which marks their fifth collaboration.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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