double up

verb

doubled up; doubling up; doubles up

intransitive verb

: to share accommodations designed for one

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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 The catch-22 is that Gordon arguably shouldn’t be doubling up on roles too much this early in the season — especially in the immediate aftermath of his own injury. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024 These tri-color wine glasses are 30% off their original price tag right now—the perfect excuse to double up! Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024 Other Disney World locations double up as promotions for upcoming films. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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