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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
Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
They’re designed with double reverse pleats, a zip and button fly, and angled side pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The leadoff batter doubled, then Monica Garcia hit a two-run homer.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Dane Myers added an RBI double for the Marlins, who snapped a five-game losing streak.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But José Caballero’s two-out, two-run double ignited a four-run eighth that was punctuated by Jansen’s homer.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
They’re tied at one game apiece after the Panthers took Game 2 in double overtime.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
They’re designed with double reverse pleats, a zip and button fly, and angled side pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Edwards doubled in one run, and Jesus Sanchez hit a three-run homer.
—Compiled From Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
The leadoff batter doubled, then Monica Garcia hit a two-run homer.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Noun
Tanner Scott got a favorable full-count call to strike out an angry Machado but gave up an RBI double to Jackson Merrill before closing out the win.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Dane Myers added an RBI double for the Marlins, who snapped a five-game losing streak.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Adverb
Anaheim surged into the lead on Series MVP Troy Glaus’ two-run double in the eighth.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
But José Caballero’s two-out, two-run double ignited a four-run eighth that was punctuated by Jansen’s homer.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Here there will be a tiled shower, a soaking tub, dual sink vanity and a separate room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The ensuite bathroom features dual vanities, an oversized shower, and two freestanding soaking tubs.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The challenge of integrating information from medical databases and socio-relational databases is twofold.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The book’s aim is twofold, and by far the bulk of the book is taken up with witnessing the ground the rights of nature movement has gained across the globe.—
Daegan Miller
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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Federal agents concluded that many of the documents, which were turned over by an attorney representing the restaurant, were fake or falsified, according to the warrant.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Add depth to a fence to increase its effectiveness.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Speaking to journalists in March, Mark Bullingham, who replaced Glenn as CEO in 2019, explained how the FA had used the pre-grown pitches and increased major-event cap to grow Wembley’s revenues.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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This crank operates smoothly with no catching, and the umbrella opens and closes with no manual adjustments needed for the canopy to fold in or out.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Waiting in line in a folding chair at the Alondra Church of Christ, Ramirez said her family was visiting from San Jose, but had left her house to buy gardening tools when they were detained by ICE.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The twins, who traveled from Arizona alongside Stinnett’s wife, are angling for a revolutionary twist where the two will be cast on the same season without the rest of the contestants knowing their relationship.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Its twin, Universal Terra Luna, is a bit further, diagonal from the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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Nunes also captured the featherweight belt during that title run, defending it twice.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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From 2015 through 2021, each MLS season ended with one of the Sounders or Timbers representing the Western Conference in MLS Cup; Portland won the region’s first title in 2015, while the Sounders won twice in 2016 and 2019.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The fundamental appeal of quantum computing lies in its departure from traditional binary computing systems.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The punch-card Jacquard loom, invented in the early 19th-century for weaving, is considered a precursor to modern computing because its use of binary code inspired early computer design.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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