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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
R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The impact is twofold: businesses can serve customers faster, and employees are freed from repetitive tasks.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
So a subtle move to get Johnson more involved is probably twofold.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
This issue is twofold: First, crime and border issues were key concerns for voters in this cycle; and second, Prop 36 specifically addresses the state’s approach to fentanyl — a drug commonly smuggled across the border and ports of entry.
—Jeter Long, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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The purpose of my trip is twofold: to spend some time with an elderly relative and to travel for a few days to a nearby major city in order to connect with friends and see the sights.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
The impact is twofold: businesses can serve customers faster, and employees are freed from repetitive tasks.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
So a subtle move to get Johnson more involved is probably twofold.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
This issue is twofold: First, crime and border issues were key concerns for voters in this cycle; and second, Prop 36 specifically addresses the state’s approach to fentanyl — a drug commonly smuggled across the border and ports of entry.
—Jeter Long, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
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Carlsen is thirty-four years old, almost double Dommaraju’s age and the age of the World Rapid Championship winner, Volodar Murzin, who, like Dommaraju, is eighteen.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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The tiny house is accessed via double glass doors or an adjacent single glass door.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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Normally a dual rear, Arctic Trucks then modifies the truck to add a third axle, turning it into a 6x4 or, at customer option, a 6x6.Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nowadays, the recruitment of dual nationals is an established part of the USMNT system.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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When Tagovailoa went down with a concussion, the team didn’t manage more than 15 points in any game he was gone, scoring more than 10 just twice.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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In mid-December, the central bank released projections that showed policymakers expect to lower interest rates just twice in 2025 , down from an expectation of four cuts provided in September.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Organizations will eventually embrace that every risk decision passes through human filters and build systems accordingly to oversee all aspects, not just the binary ones.Adam Ennamli, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Minnesota will ban guns with binary triggers, which enable firearms to fire on both the pull and release of the trigger.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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New Zealand naval architect Roger Hill designed the vessel’s twin, wave-slicing hulls, also mandating that it be constructed with carbon-fiber composites and e-glass epoxy with a foam core.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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The idea was born from a previous appearance the twin sisters made at the Vulture Festival a few years ago.David Chiu, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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