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as in to intensify
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help
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as in to double
to make twice as great or as many
if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone
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Recent Examples of redouble
The city has redoubled its commitment to such changes in recent years with the Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic deaths and the 2022 overhaul of its Complete Streets ordinance, a policy requiring city planners to design streets with all travelers in mind.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Riri has stolen Hood’s armor and redoubled her own.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
In response, China’s AI leaders have redoubled efforts in semiconductor self-sufficiency.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
This should inspire us to redouble our efforts to spread the message of liberty.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for redouble
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Riri has stolen Hood’s armor and redoubled her own.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
In response, China’s AI leaders have redoubled efforts in semiconductor self-sufficiency.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
This should inspire us to redouble our efforts to spread the message of liberty.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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This stuff is a powerful oxidizer that, while not flammable by itself, will accelerate and intensify combustion of rubber balloons, clothing, hair, skin, eye tissue and other things that burn when used around open flames such as bongs, joints, and cigarettes.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Iran frames its warnings as a measure to deter future attacks, the U.S. and its allies view Iran's intensifying rhetoric as likely to heighten regional tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The foundation of this investment thesis lies in the belief that Fortinet's revenue could potentially double within the next four to five years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hours before the meeting, Trump penalized Russia by doubling sanctions on India over its purchases of Russian oil.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The theory is that each of these tax rates distinctly discourages the production and the seizing of initiative in the economy; therefore, cutting them enhances economic activity to an uncommon degree.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But combining chia with other blood sugar–lowering foods, like beans or lentils, may enhance the effect.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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FEMco is dedicated to creating opportunities for female artists to increase their visibility and reach via events, sponsorships and more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The offer also exceeds all-cash counterbid of €7 ($7.66) per share from Czech investment firm PPF IM, which the company’s board has not supported MFE already owns just under 30 percent of ProSiebenSat.1 and has been steadily increasing its stake over the past several years.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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As the debt crisis only continues to deepen, Relief is leading the way for the change the market needs.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This bacteria was found to be multiplying in, guess what, the cooling tower of the hotel’s air conditioning system.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Lawn signs promoting candidates seemed to multiply overnight ahead of Election Day in Detroit as mayoral hopefuls made their last-minute attempts to lure voters to the polls to support them as the race was narrowed from nine candidates to two.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has also heightened deportation efforts — but Giordano said what city and department officials have been saying for months: Phoenix police do not enforce immigration laws and do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Auroral activity has been heightened since last year, when the sun reached the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, which is a catalyst for coronal mass ejections and solar flares that contribute to stronger auroral activity.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The only power play Newcastle has left is to keep Isak and strengthen in other areas, with midfield and defence key too.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Honoring my Guatemalan ancestry only strengthens my commitment to America.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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