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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
In response, China’s AI leaders have redoubled efforts in semiconductor self-sufficiency.
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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
Targeting campaigns may, as a result, reinforce domestic support for a government, which could then redouble efforts toward nuclear development.
—Jenna Jordan, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
With mounting casualties and a strained economy, the Kremlin undoubtedly wants to avoid pushing an angry and rebuffed Trump towards restoring and possibly redoubling US support for the Ukrainian war effort.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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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
Targeting campaigns may, as a result, reinforce domestic support for a government, which could then redouble efforts toward nuclear development.
—Jenna Jordan, The Conversation, 19 June 2025
With mounting casualties and a strained economy, the Kremlin undoubtedly wants to avoid pushing an angry and rebuffed Trump towards restoring and possibly redoubling US support for the Ukrainian war effort.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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The scrutiny then further intensified following a Thursday report from the Wall Street Journal citing a 50th birthday letter from Trump to Epstein that included an outline of a naked woman, sketched in marker, and Trump's signature.—
Mandy Taheri
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The civil war in Syria intensified in 2014 as the PKK was withdrawing its fighters from Turkey.—
Ragip Soylu,
Time,
18 July 2025
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Still, Errani and Jasmine Paolini won the 2025 French Open doubles title.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The division’s lofty target to double revenues to £3.2B by 2027-28 is still a way away.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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So, do not try to enhance your level by changing a Director role to a VP one.—
Robin Ryan,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The top reason students opt not to pursue higher education is cost, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board states, though having a degree can drastically increase earnings.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Beyond product, the brand is committed to deepening its physical presence in key markets.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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The molasses notes in brown sugar deepen the Teddy Graham flavor, making the drink feel even more like a cookie in a cup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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If several filings were required for the same year but were missed, the penalties can easily multiply.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As the threats heightened, her mother desperately searched for a way to protect her youngest daughter.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Awareness of racial injustice was heightened, but five years later, there has been a backlash.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Knowing whether the solution keeps your headcount neutral or—better yet—helps net some efficiency only strengthens your argument.—
Dave Merkel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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