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as in twofold
being twice as great or as many
after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
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Recent Examples of double
Natalie Rice, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
During the Olympic season, Lyles continued to work towards his goal of earning double Olympic gold.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
These days, many working Americans are at their jobs on Election Day, while their children have the day off from schools that double as polling sites, often leaving parents scrambling for childcare.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Mookie Betts hit an RBI single, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run single with the bases loaded, and then Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run double to tie the game at 5.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Having afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge is a must when staying at the Grand America Hotel, and that goes double during October, when Halloween is on the menu.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The bags often double or triple in value on the resale market.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
During the Olympic season, Lyles continued to work towards his goal of earning double Olympic gold.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Thursday, more than 225,000 Kentuckians voted early, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams stated, and the numbers doubled by the end of Friday.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
These days, many working Americans are at their jobs on Election Day, while their children have the day off from schools that double as polling sites, often leaving parents scrambling for childcare.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Treinen allowed a one-out double to Judge and walked Chisholm.
—Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Mookie Betts hit an RBI single, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run single with the bases loaded, and then Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run double to tie the game at 5.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Authorities have for the second fiscal year in a row seized the bulk of the drug there — more than 13,000 pounds in the past year, nearly double compared to California.
—Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Having afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge is a must when staying at the Grand America Hotel, and that goes double during October, when Halloween is on the menu.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The prosecution's argument, that the killings took place over the inheritance of José's estate, led to the brothers receiving dual life sentences without the possibility of parole.Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lesson here is twofold: Always read hotel reviews before booking, and never, under any circumstances, travel anywhere with your emotionally unavailable father and his new family.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2024
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Shelley said her advice for activists today is twofold.Jillian Eugenios, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Striking a family pose, Cuoco wore a blue NFL jersey, fake beard and baseball cap, while Pelphrey sported a blonde wig, a pink Nike sweatshirt and white slides.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Combined with worries over increasing predator numbers and unpredictable winters, these circumstances had led managers to cut moose tags by more than 50 percent, the study’s authors explain.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The patented lightweight frame folds flat for easy storage.Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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There was a sense of folding life into the making of it, allowing yourself to be infected.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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They’re projected to start the Miyatake and Muller twins with athletic forward Ellie Frazier. 9.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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The former spouses also share twins Vivian Jenna and Griffin, who were born in 2004, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian, who were born in 2006.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Smith was previously elected twice to the role in 2008 and 2012.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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And yet we are left with a binary choice that, perhaps, leaves something to be desired.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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So at the current odds, a contract for Trump would cost about $0.57 and one for Harris roughly $0.44 on Robinhood, with the same binary $0 or $1 return offered for each contract.Derek Saul, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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