How to Use double up in a Sentence

double up

verb
  • The Sharks boys team totaled 34 points to double up Jupiter (77).
    — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Chat with the nurse, read posters on the wall or do as Marie did and double up with music and a book.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
  • The two then doubled up and rode out of the backcountry, the avalanche center said.
    — Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • For a full denim look, double up and pair with Wardrobe.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022
  • The talk about doubling up on Olympic medals next summer can wait.
    — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 6 July 2023
  • Because of the discomfort of doubling up on the jet skis, half of the men rode in the supply boat for much of the way.
    — Oleksandr Chubko, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • By the break, the Cardinal were doubling up the Bulldogs, 48-24.
    — Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The two brothers doubled up on one snowmobile and rode out of the area.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Parts of the front subframe are hollow and double up as cooling ducts for the brakes.
    — Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Rihanna looked to the past with her look, doubling up on archival pieces.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
  • In some ways, no doubt, decks like this double up as collectable items for die-hard art fans.
    — Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • For footwear that can double up as your walking shoes and plane kicks, check out our list of the best travel shoes.
    — Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Boise State basketball is doubling up on a Hall of Fame name in the program.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025
  • She's seen parents lose mirrors on their cars from the doubling up and driving half off the road.
    — Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
  • In the waning moments, UConn had doubled up the normally rugged Aztecs on the boards, 50-25.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • How about a wall charger that doubles up as a power bank?
    — Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
  • While Giveon didn’t perform his verse, the singer is on the bill for day two of the festival, giving Bieber a chance to double up.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2022
  • Once the three days were over, we were advised to double up going forward.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
  • Heads of Households To be sure, doubling up on housing to save money isn’t reserved for the old.
    — Jasmine Li, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Guests are prohibited from doubling up in the bunks or sleeping on the floors.
    — Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, it’s all set for YouTube vlogging and can even double up as a webcam.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Coming in a range of widths, wear one on the one hand, try a few on different fingers, or even double up.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023
  • With ottomans that double up as extra seats, up to four people can dine, talk, play games and watch movies.
    — Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
  • This recipe doubles up on the tropical lime flavor with a coating of Key Lime Glaze.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Stubble & Co’s The Cooler, £125 which doubles up as a backpack.
    — Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 26 Apr. 2024
  • This requires doubling up patients in beds and having others stay on the floor.
    — Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
  • With that ratio, the Colts could double up, sign Bridgewater and use the No. 42 pick — or trade up — on a quarterback.
    — Nat Newell, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Mar. 2022
  • The county lacks shelters and many of its homeless live in cars and double up with friends or families.
    — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2020
  • The runner on second had taken off for third base and couldn’t get back to the bag in time and was doubled up for the final out when Ameda threw to second.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
  • After Latham chased down a deep shot to left and relayed the ball to the infield to double up a Braintree runner on first, Colucci made a diving catch to end the inning.
    — Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025

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