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double

adjective as in having two parts; twofold

noun as in something which exactly resembles another

verb as in make two of; make twice as large

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Example Sentences

The Hollywood actress had a double mastectomy in 2013 to reduce her risk of cancer after her mother had died from the disease.

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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie notably had a double mastectomy when she discovered she had the gene.

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As of September, Vertical had $57.4m on hand – but it expects to burn through nearly double that over the coming year.

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McGuinness's fundraising total will rise significantly after Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter said he would double any donations made from Wednesday onwards, up to a £3m limit.

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In the deciding leg Littler held his nerve and nailed treble 18, double 16, to seal victory and a place in the last eight.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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