double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

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The band doubles up on the Official Physical Singles chart with a second hit from Hackney Diamonds. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 For footwear that can double up as your walking shoes and plane kicks, check out our list of the best travel shoes. Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024 Some dealers are doubling up the discounts by including the EV tax credit — which the Silverado EV qualities for — and their own discounts. Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024 In the intervening years, 10 other stars have also doubled up in this way: Kenny Rogers (1979), Barbara Mandrell (1980-82), Willie Nelson (1983 and 1986), Randy Travis (1990), Reba McEntire (1991-92), Vince Gill (1992-98), Brooks & Dunn (2004 and 2006), Brad Paisley (2008-12), Underwood and Wilson. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double up 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double up was in 1789

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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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