double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The band doubles up on the Official Physical Singles chart with a second hit from Hackney Diamonds. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 For footwear that can double up as your walking shoes and plane kicks, check out our list of the best travel shoes. —

Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024 Some dealers are doubling up the discounts by including the EV tax credit — which the Silverado EV qualities for — and their own discounts. —

Lawrence Hodge / Jalopnik, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024 In the intervening years, 10 other stars have also doubled up in this way: Kenny Rogers (1979), Barbara Mandrell (1980-82), Willie Nelson (1983 and 1986), Randy Travis (1990), Reba McEntire (1991-92), Vince Gill (1992-98), Brooks & Dunn (2004 and 2006), Brad Paisley (2008-12), Underwood and Wilson. —

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double up

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