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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help
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as in to double
to make twice as great or as many
if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone
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Recent Examples of redouble
Or maybe an end to the fighting would simply redouble public pressure for new elections, which Netanyahu would likely lose.
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
The shock is redoubled by archival footage of a young Nuala, bright and purposeful, being interviewed as a social worker on a local news broadcast.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
In the weeks ahead, Congress faces another deadline, Dec. 20, to fund the federal government or risk a shutdown, and conservatives are redoubling their pressure on Johnson not to cave on their demands to slash spending.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
How else is Moldova responding to the challenge from Russia?
Pro-EU President Sandu has vowed to redouble the fight against corruption and speed up judicial reforms to the Moldovan state in the face of foreign interference.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
The shock is redoubled by archival footage of a young Nuala, bright and purposeful, being interviewed as a social worker on a local news broadcast.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
In the weeks ahead, Congress faces another deadline, Dec. 20, to fund the federal government or risk a shutdown, and conservatives are redoubling their pressure on Johnson not to cave on their demands to slash spending.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
How else is Moldova responding to the challenge from Russia?
Pro-EU President Sandu has vowed to redouble the fight against corruption and speed up judicial reforms to the Moldovan state in the face of foreign interference.
—Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Picardo spoke of efforts to give Holt a sharper, warmer and more welcoming personality, by expanding the mix and intensifying the use of Holt’s signature magenta color, conveying the 187-year-old retailer as modern and distinctly Canadian.—
David Moin,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Soccer Tournament, which will be played at Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park in June, will double the size of its women's bracket to 16 teams in this year's tournament.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Wi-Fi 7 will double that again and offer 320MHz channel bandwidth across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio bands.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Here’s what to look for: Includes 27 vitamins and minerals to enhance nutrition Smooth consistency when mixed with water Higher cost per serving Flavors may be too rich for some Huel Complete Protein powder is a solid all-around option for anyone looking for a balanced, quick nutrition boost.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
30 Jan. 2025
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Tennant explains that, in recent years, compression socks have become a staple for triathletes and marathon runners looking to enhance performance and recovery.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.—
Marina P. Asins,
Architectural Digest,
26 Jan. 2025
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The isolation is deepened, some federal employees said, by the fact that most of their fellow Americans see the federal government as bloated and inefficient.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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These attacks have deepened the geopolitical divide, impacting global trade routes and exacerbating tensions in the region.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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And the problems were multiplying: The Hurst fire in the Valley had grown to 500 acres, forcing evacuations.—
Jonathan Wolfe,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Researchers have found that a translocation mutation (when part of a chromosome attaches to a different one) may cause the oncogenes to multiply too quickly and lead to cancer.2 Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary? Multiple myeloma may be partly hereditary.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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This misalignment heightens the risks of cardiovascular events and accidents, confirming the profound impact of light on our well-being.—
Maria Sokolina,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Strong Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions combined to heighten fire risks.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The dogs, who live in Austin, Texas, have since strengthened their bond, with their TikTok account filled with videos of the dogs playing, napping and going on adventures together.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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This mandate also involves building and strengthening public health laboratories to watch out for disease trends as well as guide containment efforts.—
Simar Bajaj,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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