double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

Examples of double up in a Sentence

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European leaders have convened several times since the election to bolster support for Ukraine, with many countries doubling up on their commitments. Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024 Two other tunes return to the 10-spot purchase-only tally, and one even comes from her, as the Grammy winner doubles up inside the top 10 on the R&B roster. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 August Groh threw for 249 yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for a sixth as Boston Latin doubled up on Cambridge 54-27 in the Dual County League. Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 2 Nov. 2024 As that Christmas classic earns another stay in the North Pole of the Gospel Streaming Songs chart, Houston doubles up on the list. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for double up 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double up was in 1789

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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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