Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubling (as)
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Meghan was seen wearing a sleeveless mid-length white dress while standing in front of Prince Harry, 41, who donned a white polo shirt and black slacks.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
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Tagovailoa completed 12 of 23 passes for 100 yards and three interceptions — including a pick six and another interception thrown while standing in his own end zone — before he was pulled from the game and replaced by rookie Quinn Ewers.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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During the suspension, Bode led 42 in helping the firefighters filling in for them in a mill fire.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos appear to be turning to Alex Palczewski, the fanbase’s jumbo-tight-end hero, who held up adequately filling in for Mike McGlinchey for a few games at right tackle last year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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As seasoned workers retire, the next generation is not stepping in fast enough to replace them.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trotter’s wife, Tanya, echoes her husband’s enthusiasm and is even looking forward to stepping in the ring for some physicality, if needed.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mills was honored for her performance as Heather Webber on General Hospital, a role she's played since 1980 after taking over for Robin Mattson.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Xi launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign after taking over as leader of the Communist Party in 2012.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Doubling (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubling%20%28as%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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