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as in double
being twice as great or as many
my reasons for buying the condo are twofold: first, it will serve as my vacation home, and second, it should turn out to be a good investment
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as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
the mission of the campaign is twofold: to reduce underage drinking and to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents
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Recent Examples of twofold
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Diagnostics’ objectives are twofold.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Almost 50 years after Lp(a) was discovered, researchers found that people who have high levels of it had a more than twofold higher risk of heart attack than those who don't.
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Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The argument for gunshot technology is twofold.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Diagnostics’ objectives are twofold.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Adverb
The benefits of these changes appear to have been twofold.
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Cory Turner,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Almost 50 years after Lp(a) was discovered, researchers found that people who have high levels of it had a more than twofold higher risk of heart attack than those who don't.
—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
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Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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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.
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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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Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation’s interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
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The Age of Attraction co-hosts welcomed twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30, the couple exclusively shares with PEOPLE.
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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