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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
Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The takeaway for security leaders is twofold.
—Michael Roytman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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 costs of this evolution are twofold.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The takeaway for security leaders is twofold.
—Michael Roytman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 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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For some Obamacare beneficiaries, premiums are expected to more than double, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (aka KFF), a nonprofit health care research organization.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are six different armaments that be unlocked, ranging from a staff, axe, and dual blades to explosive skulls and a straight up mini-mech suit.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Juni was shot in the head twice, with one bullet skimming her eye, and the other shattering her jaw.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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There will also be a dedicated space for trans and non-binary community members, as well LGBTQIA+ youth and allies.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The twin brothers, who were reported in early 2025 to be alive, spent their 28th birthday in September in captivity.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actor has twin sons with his ex-girlfriend, actress Missy Yager, and is currently in a relationship with actress Emmanuelle Chriqui.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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