redoubled

verb

Definition of redoublednext
past tense of redouble
1
as in intensified
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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2
as in doubled
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 Synonyms for redoubled
  1. intensified
  2. deepened
  3. increased
  4. heightened
  5. enhanced
  6. strengthened
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  • Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensified
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  • This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
    Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepened
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  • The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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  • To prepare for another arrest attempt, the President's Secret Service heightened surveillance near the Presidential residence, adding more chains to the barbed wire fence and blocking vehicles.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.
    Russell Lewis, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of heightened
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  • Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.
    Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhanced
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  • The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.
    Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of strengthened
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