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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
But a few of those games have been rather close, particularly last year’s 30-27 win in double overtime.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
In the past year, the number of companies running entire workflows with AI has almost doubled, while overall workplace use of the tech has also doubled since 2023.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Mookie Betts ripped a double in the next at-bat and the Dodgers jumped out to a 1-0 lead.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Perdue has lived a double life—having access to immense privilege and money from two business empires, while holding down a regular job and living frugally.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
But a few of those games have been rather close, particularly last year’s 30-27 win in double overtime.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fueled by the warm waters of the Caribbean, the storm underwent explosive growth over the weekend, its wind speed doubling from 70 mph to over 140 mph.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
In the past year, the number of companies running entire workflows with AI has almost doubled, while overall workplace use of the tech has also doubled since 2023.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
But his performance doesn’t work without a doubles partner, which is where Reeves comes in.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Mookie Betts ripped a double in the next at-bat and the Dodgers jumped out to a 1-0 lead.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Nick Shane, vice president of booking for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, said people attending the Boise show will be in for an extra-special treat because the number of trucks and motocross riders is double what a typical show would have.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The especially big deal on this long-range version with dual fuel tanks is that it's got a ride-by-wire throttle replacing the traditional cable throttle system.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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But candy-industry insiders know that the pressures for companies are twofold.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ryan Scully scored on a 44-yard fake punt and Ethan Polloreno returned an interception for a score.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the Pack ran a laughably bad fake-kick play — on fourth-and-17, no less.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cuts come after Chegg in May laid off 22% of its workforce, citing increasing adoption of AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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With increasing space traffic from various nations and private companies, keeping tabs on potential collisions and threats becomes crucial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But on closer inspection, modern details emerge—the flush sundeck a top the boat, curved windows on the main deck and helm area, and, almost impossibly, a fold-out beach club at the stern.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Both outlets also reported that Duffy may seek to fold NASA into the Department of Transportation, an agency also led by the former lumberjack and reality TV star.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss The Winklevoss twins became some of the first cryptocurrency billionaires after using a multi-million-dollar legal settlement from Mark Zuckerberg to invest in Bitcoin more than a decade ago.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Speaking of teams hitting the woodwork, Liverpool struck it twice through Cody Gakpo (three times, when including a deflected cross) during their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some of these mountainsides have dislodged themselves deep in the bedrock, causing the face of a mountain to shear clean off — as has happened at least twice in the last two years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More data is emerging supporting a sharp decline in the number of young adults identifying as transgender or non-binary.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Monáe identifies as non-binary and came out in 2022.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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