redoubles

verb

Definition of redoublesnext
present tense third-person singular of redouble
1
as in intensifies
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 doubles
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. intensifies
  2. deepens
  3. increases
  4. heightens
  5. enhances
  6. strengthens
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  • As the competition intensifies in the quarterfinals, expect the stakes to rise, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And social media intensifies this.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensifies
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  • This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.
    Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Participation in research not only deepens subject matter expertise but also builds transferable skills like critical thinking and data analysis.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepens
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  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
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  • Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of heightens
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  • Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhances
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  • As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthens
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