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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The rock troupe doubles up on the Official Albums chart, as the compilation 1962–1966 joins a climbing 1967–1970. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 This requires doubling up patients in beds and having others stay on the floor. Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025 Boise State basketball is doubling up on a Hall of Fame name in the program. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025 The singer doubles up on several important rankings in the United Kingdom this week as her latest offering arrives. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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