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as in to intensify
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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as in to double
to make twice as great or as many
if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone
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Recent Examples of redouble
The airline plans to redouble its focuses on safety, customer service and sustainability.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
She’s redoubled her marketing efforts because of the stagnant buyer pool.
—Derek Gilliam, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
After the hearing, President Trump redoubled his call to Republicans to defund NPR and PBS.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
No, now is the moment to redouble our commitment to defeat the disease – to save millions of lives and to safeguard our collective future.
—Peter Sands, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
She’s redoubled her marketing efforts because of the stagnant buyer pool.
—Derek Gilliam, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
After the hearing, President Trump redoubled his call to Republicans to defund NPR and PBS.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
No, now is the moment to redouble our commitment to defeat the disease – to save millions of lives and to safeguard our collective future.
—Peter Sands, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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The September departure of OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati, who then founded a rival AI startup, has intensified the AI talent war.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Working with players on a daily basis allows medical teams to develop strong relationships with them, but this can intensify the pressure to make the right decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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And famous and lesser-known bands and solo artists alike may find that the financial guarantees promoters used to pay them for their concerts and tours will shrink considerably, even as some ticket prices may double.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The same can be said for the West champion Thunder, who ran the Minnesota Timberwolves out of the series with a flurry of rotation players who could double as starters on other NBA teams.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Britt wants to see expansions of two child care tax breaks, as she’s pushed a bipartisan measure with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) aimed at enhancing support for child and dependent care.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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In the past 12 months alone, revenue increased 8.1% from $372 billion to $400 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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These stressors seem to be taking a toll; measurements show anxiety and sleep deprivation among adolescents are rising, and even teen suicide attempts are increasing.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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This could deepen existing social inequalities, creating new layers of privilege and marginalization.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Months passed and her discomfort deepened into a piercing pain, but by the time she was taken seriously, a scary diagnosis left one of her ovaries beyond saving.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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In Madden's cooking club, for example, students practice math by adding, subtracting and multiplying for recipes.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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But in Season 3 (which was primarily based on the fourth book of Jordan’s series, The Shadow Rising), the threats against the Light multiplied.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
23 May 2025
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The decision is expected to heighten tensions between the Trump administration and California.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This impasse over uranium enrichment not only complicates negotiations but also heightens fears of a nuclear arms race in the volatile Middle East.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Renee advises strengthening organizations by defining behavioral standards and ensuring policies reinforce a culture of respect.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The yen has strengthened more than 8% since the start of the year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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