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as in twofold
being twice as great or as many
after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants
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as in fake
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
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as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
he looks so much like you that he could be your double
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Recent Examples of double
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that in 2024, the global market for the briny eggs was worth about $450 million—a figure expected to more than double in the next 10 years.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The project to double the size of Wistman’s Wood in the often harsh environment of Dartmoor, in the southwest of England, is a key conservation plan of the Prince of Wales' Duchy of Cornwall.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Orlando returns most key performers from its double of winning the NWSL Shield (best regular-season record) and league championship.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The distiller’s beer, as it’s known at that point, is then double distilled in pot stills and aged in new charred and toasted American oak barrels (the same type that are used for bourbon), before sometimes getting a secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This total solar eclipse— which brings a brief darkness in the day — occurs during peak viewing season for the aurora borealis, offering a potential double celestial event.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that in 2024, the global market for the briny eggs was worth about $450 million—a figure expected to more than double in the next 10 years.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
This device can double as a security base and keypad for other Ecobee devices, making this a two-in-one purchase.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
The project to double the size of Wistman’s Wood in the often harsh environment of Dartmoor, in the southwest of England, is a key conservation plan of the Prince of Wales' Duchy of Cornwall.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Orlando returns most key performers from its double of winning the NWSL Shield (best regular-season record) and league championship.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
Adverb
With Saturday’s double moving them within touching distance of safety, Strand Larsen can start to look forward to putting the lessons from his first season into practise in his second.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
The distiller’s beer, as it’s known at that point, is then double distilled in pot stills and aged in new charred and toasted American oak barrels (the same type that are used for bourbon), before sometimes getting a secondary maturation.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for double
Adjective
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This dual approach allows the company to cater to a wide range of customer needs.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The big deal: The Heat’s dual starting big men both took care of business on the boards, with Adebayo and Kel’el Ware playing the Hawks to a standoff in that facet.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The concerns among hard-line conservatives are twofold.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The idea was twofold: to get health coverage to more people, and to tether more states and their Republican lawmakers to Medicaid.—
Sarah Kliff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These platforms sell complete phishing kits—web hosting, SMS delivery systems, fake landing pages, encryption tools—to other cybercriminals who want to run scams at scale.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Days later, Johnson was photographed on set with fake blood splattered across her face and clothes.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Items that belong in the dresser can be a little trickier, but rolling these items instead of folding them can help avoid creases.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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When Life Gives You Tangerines has been well-received, with critics praising the chemistry among its performers and the scope of the series, which folds the political and cultural milieu of Korea in tandem with its central relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lopez shares her twins Emme and Max, 17, with ex Marc Anthony.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Austin was stabbed in the heart and died in the arms of his twin brother, the twins’ father said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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During his run with the 145-pound belt, Volkanovski twice fought for the UFC lightweight belt, losing to Islam Makhachev in February and October 2023.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Beat the Oklahoma City Thunder twice, the LA Clippers three times, and the Denver Nuggets all four, the last of which may have broken their division rivals.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Voters can only express approval or disapproval through binary voting choices; this all-or-nothing feedback mechanism does not allow a voter to distinguish between a politician's stance on healthcare, foreign policy, or conduct.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to the binary conversion, one terabyte is equal to 1,024 gigabytes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Double.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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