redouble
verb
re·dou·ble
(ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl 
redoubled; redoubling; redoubles
1
: to make twice as great in size or amount
broadly
: intensify, strengthen
2
a
obsolete
: to echo back
b
archaic
: repeat
redouble
noun
Examples of redouble in a Sentence
They redoubled their efforts to finish the work on time.
Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.
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Riri has stolen Hood’s armor and redoubled her own.
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This should inspire us to redouble our efforts to spread the message of liberty.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
Riri has stolen Hood’s armor and redoubled her own.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 2 July 2025
In response, China’s AI leaders have redoubled efforts in semiconductor self-sufficiency.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
This should inspire us to redouble our efforts to spread the message of liberty.
—Ron Paul, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for redouble
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redouble. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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redouble
verb
re·dou·ble
(ˈ)rē-ˈdəb-əl
: to make or become doubled (as in size or amount)
redoubled their efforts
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