as in treble
having three units or parts
a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream
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as in trio
a group of three
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet
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Recent Examples of triple
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Kupp won the triple crown of receiving three seasons ago by leading the league in catches (145), yards receiving (1,947) and TD catches (16).
—Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Jaylin Stewart, who broke out with his 3-point shooting in last year’s Big East Tournament championship game against the Golden Eagles, was responsible for three of the early triples in the first four minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Businesses in the state of California which went for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, will see a triple in tariff payments, with the bill to be paid projected to rise from $17 billion to $46 billion.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
Kupp won the triple crown of receiving three seasons ago by leading the league in catches (145), yards receiving (1,947) and TD catches (16).
—Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Welter got the scoring started with a three-run triple in the second inning and a home run in the fourth inning that drove in two more runs.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Jaylin Stewart, who broke out with his 3-point shooting in last year’s Big East Tournament championship game against the Golden Eagles, was responsible for three of the early triples in the first four minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
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These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 Feb. 2025
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Both headphones provide a more balanced treble response without sharp spikes while maintaining high detail and clarity across the entire upper frequency range which can help considerably with critical mixing decisions.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trio can be seen sitting together on an airplane as Gabrys and Hall both pet Frankie.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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And while the defense welcomed back a trio of defenders in senior Sophie Halus and juniors Neve O’Ferrall (Glenelg Country) and Kennedy Major (Gerstell), the unit also had to find a new goalkeeper to succeed four-year starter Emily Sterling.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its mission was threefold: to incarcerate, rehabilitate, and study people addicted to drugs.—
Melody Glenn,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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The migration office the rising number of homeless people underscores the urgent needs for assistance, and represent a threefold increase in displacements within a year, rising from 315,000 in December 2023.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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Together, these elements form the triad of fulfillment.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Leaders with dark triad traits often excel in interviews and initial impressions, as their confidence and charm can easily overshadow underlying tendencies.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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