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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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
First, in September 2024, following Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region with a more than twofold increase in enlistment bonuses.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee increased by almost twofold from $21 to $40.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Karp says Palantir’s value to the working class American is twofold, though, and that investors in the tech company also come out ahead.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
First, in September 2024, following Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the Kursk region with a more than twofold increase in enlistment bonuses.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Runs in-behind are up almost twofold in that time, while movements of left-backs attacking crosses has more than doubled.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee increased by almost twofold from $21 to $40.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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Haaland scored from the spot to secure City’s first victory in front of supporters at Anfield since 2003 and their first league double over Liverpool since 1936-37.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The top two seeds for the eight-team conference tournament receive double-byes into the semifinals, a significant advantage in a league that typically sends only its tournament champ to the 68-team NCAA Tournament.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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The car livery is a dual-color white-and-black design, with the sides of the cars different colors.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to Tripp Stimson, who holds the dual titles of chief of distillery operations and chief whiskey scientist, certain components were finished in French oak casks with specific levels of toasting for between three and 26 months.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Southwest to start twice-daily flights to Nashville Also in March, Southwest Airlines will begin twice-daily flights to Nashville.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But in this subgenre, Ponthier embraces the role of an outsider, singing lyrics fantastical enough to satisfy sci-fi enthusiasts while penning Gen Z non-binary ballads to cry to.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Today, the school admits qualified applicants who were assigned female at birth or who self-identify as women, trans women, non-binary, or gender-nonconforming individuals at the time of application, according to its website.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Egg Nebula, so-named for its yolk (the star) surrounded by egg white (clouds of dust and gas), is extraordinarily dynamic, with twin beams of light punching through a series of rippling arcs.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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By mid-July, agents executed twin search warrants — one at Youngblood’s house and another at James Holloway’s.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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