redoubled

verb

Definition of redoublednext
past tense of redouble
1
as in intensified
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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2
as in doubled
to make twice as great or as many if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone

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  1. intensified
  2. deepened
  3. increased
  4. heightened
  5. enhanced
  6. strengthened
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  • The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensified
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  • This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
    Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepened
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  • While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
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  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • My attention here will be to focus on a clever technique that garners heightened AI alignment for the o3 model.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of heightened
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  • This prior resistance now serves a gauge of support for AAL, enhanced by the gap and the 50-day moving average, which is rising in a reflection of positive intermediate-term momentum.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their power has been further enhanced by traditional loyalty from students and their families, as well as the value of social networks and intergenerational connections enjoyed by alumni after graduation.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhanced
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  • Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • However, the currency later strengthened again.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
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