as in treble
having three units or parts
a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream
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as in trio
a group of three
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
People Urged to Limit Strenuous Activity in 4 States
Cities such as Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., and New York are all forecast to hit the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit, with some places approaching triple digits.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Colt Keith #33 of the Detroit Tigers slides past third baseman Brooks Lee #2 of the Minnesota Twins for a triple during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
The intense heat is expected to last at least through the next 10 days or so, bringing with it record-breaking warmth for New York, where temperatures could climb into the triple digits in the coming days.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
People Urged to Limit Strenuous Activity in 4 States
Cities such as Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., and New York are all forecast to hit the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit, with some places approaching triple digits.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Noun
For the Reds, Austin Hays had a two-run triple and a solo home run to cut the lead to 8-5 at the top of the sixth, but Abreu’s magical evening shut out any chance of a comeback.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Colt Keith #33 of the Detroit Tigers slides past third baseman Brooks Lee #2 of the Minnesota Twins for a triple during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 27, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
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The opera premiered in Rome at a time when castrati, or castrated male singers, took on treble roles; a papal decree forbade women from performing onstage.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The 2023 treble winners boast the likes of Erling Haaland and have been boosted by a raft of new signings, including Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan, defender Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves and Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.—
Oli Gamp,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The trio gunned Dodson down in retaliation, police believe.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The paths for Iranian leaders are threefold: attempt to continue negotiations, seek to de-escalate the fighting with major concessions, possibly after a few demonstration attacks, or assume that negotiations with Trump and/or Netanyahu are fruitless and go all in on military retaliation.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Today, the flames are only faintly visible near the crater as the fires have been reduced threefold.—
Joe Salas
June 08,
New Atlas,
8 June 2025
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So after Israel’s first strike, on June 13, China—the strongest partner in the anti-America triad—could have been expected to rush short-range missiles and other air-defense equipment to Iran.—
Leon Aron,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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China is refitting its Type 094 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) with longer-range missiles and developing both a new class of SSBN and a new type of nuclear-capable bomber aircraft, further enhancing the country's nuclear triad, according to the report.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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