double as
Example Sentences
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He has reached an age where a competitive Emmy can double as a lifetime achievement award.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
And next month Glasgow is expected to double as Gotham City, when filming starts on the sequel to The Batman.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The souvenir displays often double as conversation starters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The stores also double as distribution centers for parts going to professional garages, which is about a third of AutoZone’s business, and growing faster than the rest.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
A vendor on the corner is selling water bottles, candy, and newspapers, and I stop real fast to get Skittles since they double as an appetizer and breath mint.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
