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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
ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
The most relevant points for the film and TV ecosystem are twofold.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The moral of this story is twofold.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The promise of a commercial Starship is twofold.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
The most relevant points for the film and TV ecosystem are twofold.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
Adverb
Almost 50 years after Lp(a) was discovered, researchers found that people who have high levels of it had a more than twofold higher risk of heart attack than those who don't.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The moral of this story is twofold.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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Its double-height ceilings in the living room provide the perfect acoustics when performers use the grand piano for impromptu concerts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Mihyia Davis stroked the next pitch off Slimp’s glove in left for a double and Williams moved to third.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Anxiety over ChatGPT and other emerging technology helped derail talks with both unions and the AMPTP in 2023, leading to crippling dual strikes.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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The Apex kitchen comes equipped with a dual-place induction cooktop, rectangular sink, 12V compressor fridge and convection microwave.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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To give you an idea, it has been repeatedly lauded in our Readers’ Choice Awards, and has won our Gold List distinction—twice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The winner of that game will advance to the regional final and would have to beat 12th-seeded host Texas A&M (41-14) twice (Sunday night and again Monday) to win the regional.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Sandy Burcenski, founding director of environmental organization Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, disagreed with the mayor’s presentation of the situation as a binary choice.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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More importantly, the rollout of quantum devices could be more seamless, as chip makers shift from binary bits to qubits without a major overhaul of manufacturing processes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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With Josh, Shannon shares twin boys Hendrix and Haze, 2.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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