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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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Recent Examples of redouble
With a team of thousands under his command, Hassabis has redoubled the company’s efforts on large language models, OpenAI’s stronghold.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Raskin noted if Indiana passes its new congressional maps, that would redouble pressure on Maryland Democrats to act.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Raskin noted if Indiana passes its new congressional maps, that would redouble pressure on Maryland Democrats to act.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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French wine and spirits exports have slipped from being traditionally France’s second-largest export sector to third, behind aerospace and cosmetics, as trade tensions intensified.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The comapny recently doubled its stake in Swiss dermatology group Galderma, in a deal that is expected to close this quarter.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The $50,000 fine is for a first offense, and that amount doubles after a school’s second.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Items such as candle sconces and decorative milagros add a touch of sparkle and enhance the mood.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The program will start with 3,000 volunteers to be selected next summer and will gradually increase to 10,000 per year by 2030.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Allowing its use on these two common crops will drastically expand how much is applied and increase harm, advocates say.—
Michael Phillis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Anand cited deepening ties on defense, security, climate change, economic resilience and Arctic co-operation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hicks' work with the charity, combined with his fluency in Spanish, helped deepen his ties to immigrant communities.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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These imprints multiply extremely quickly.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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The result was a tiara of great height and presence, with floral motifs and mobile elements that allow the stones to vibrate slightly with movement, multiplying their brilliance.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The idea that Wuthering Heights is alive is heightened in the film by production designer Suzie Davies’s sets.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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That possibility has injected urgency into negotiations and heightened the stakes of what has become a test of legislative independence from a governor who has long dominated Tallahassee politics.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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PSyn supports that work by helping health plans and employer groups strengthen benefit strategy through education, practical analysis, and operational guidance grounded in real-world pharmacy experience.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, seahorses greet their other half by performing a rhythmic dance that can last minutes or even hours to strengthen their bond.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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