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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
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
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Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Minutes later, Haaland nearly doubled the Norwegian advantage on a close-range shot that was blocked, resulting in a corner that the imposing striker just failed to get on the end of.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Other than a couple of doubles matches in the preceding month, Williams had not played a professional match in nearly four years.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Jerry Beach,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
The double titanium alloy sunglasses are lightweight and have a double-spring temple system.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Similar to how double-coated animals like wolves and bobcats shed water with their fur, the fringe, when attached to shoes, pants, and tunics, could help keep wearers dry during rainy treks.
—
Faran Krentcil,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Verb
Other highlights include a wellness area, a winter garden, a helipad that doubles as a sport deck, and a sundeck with another pool.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Minutes later, Haaland nearly doubled the Norwegian advantage on a close-range shot that was blocked, resulting in a corner that the imposing striker just failed to get on the end of.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Noun
Minnesota's Josh Bell added an RBI double in the fifth inning.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Other than a couple of doubles matches in the preceding month, Williams had not played a professional match in nearly four years.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
Adverb
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
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Jerry Beach,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Sweeping, retractable patio doors in the kitchen open up to a dual-barbecue outdoor cooking space.
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The windowed chef’s kitchen has been nicely renovated — royal-azure cabinets, marble countertops, and some swanky stainless-steel appliances — and flows into a sweet corner breakfast nook with dual exposures.
Adjective
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The takeaway for Sacramento-area craft beer fans is twofold.
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Its motivations were twofold, according to government sources with knowledge of these policy decisions.
Adjective
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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Items including coolers, folding chairs, frisbees, balls, metal drink containers and aerosol cans — including spray sunscreen — are prohibited.
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Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
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An Apple Valley woman who was pregnant with twins died in a crash Saturday.
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Then there’s the deeper penetration of digital twins (virtual factory replicas).
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Argentina scored twice in extra time, with the winner coming courtesy of a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute.
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Michelle Cooper scored twice and two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga once to pace the Current to a 3-0 victory.
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The binary dichotomy is the beginning of the question of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish homeland, a question of legitimacy that is applied to only one nation in the world.
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The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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