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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
First, the United States should redouble its efforts to dissuade Taiwan from proclaiming independence, a highly destabilizing move that would have dangerous consequences for East Asia and the world.
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Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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The federal abdication of health should be a wake-up call for state and local governments to redouble and reimagine their commitments.
—Dr. Ashwin Vasan, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Insurance companies canceled policies, but in response, states redoubled support for homeowners, promising economic stability even if that insurance — required by most mortgage lenders — one day disappeared.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Now that the bill has been signed into law, conservationists are redoubling their efforts to save the remaining extant species of kāhuli.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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The federal abdication of health should be a wake-up call for state and local governments to redouble and reimagine their commitments.
—Dr. Ashwin Vasan, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Insurance companies canceled policies, but in response, states redoubled support for homeowners, promising economic stability even if that insurance — required by most mortgage lenders — one day disappeared.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Now that the bill has been signed into law, conservationists are redoubling their efforts to save the remaining extant species of kāhuli.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But even as China’s drills have intensified, and its missiles, warships and fighter jets have advanced, many experts have doubted that the Chinese military could cross the Taiwan Strait with the speed and numbers needed for a successful invasion.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Earnings per share of $0.54 nearly doubled the $0.29 estimate.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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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
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Another company, Thyssenkrupp, then processed the recycled titanium to enhance its machining and deformation characteristics.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The change was stark, as Paramount has been a leader in promoting diversity in Hollywood, championing initiatives to increase representation on-screen through programming as well as behind the scenes, through programs designed to diversify writers, directors and producers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sucralose increased brain activity in the hypothalamus and feelings of hunger compared to sugar, especially in participants with obesity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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This government is deepening the hell that both peoples in this region are living in.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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This gentrification could deepen existing economic divides, fueling new social tensions regarding immigration.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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By encouraging teams to view AI as an enabler rather than a threat, these leaders multiply their organization’s collective intelligence.—
Harrison Monarth,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her original following has multiplied to a community of over 199,000 people keeping up with her goals.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The new financial stresses have heightened market uncertainty over the value of Florida condos, especially those older than 30 years that have to meet the new state standards.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Source: Nielsen Nielsen also pointed out the effect Netflix has had in heightening interest in programs still airing on other platforms.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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With the right incentives and accountability, the sector could help scale sustainable technologies, strengthen regional markets, and build resilience across food systems.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At its core, then, if the production doesn’t utilize its technology for commentary and is hampered rather than strengthened by its single-actor format, what’s left?—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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