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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If both songs are nominated, this would be the second year in a row that Antonoff has doubled up in this category. Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024 Parts of the front subframe are hollow and double up as cooling ducts for the brakes. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024 In some ways, no doubt, decks like this double up as collectable items for die-hard art fans. Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 This salad doubles up on greens—with broccoli and baby arugula—and it's all brought together with a bright and briny lemon-honey dressing. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double up 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Nov. 2024.

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