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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
First, the United States should redouble its efforts to dissuade Taiwan from proclaiming independence, a highly destabilizing move that would have dangerous consequences for East Asia and the world.
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Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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The federal abdication of health should be a wake-up call for state and local governments to redouble and reimagine their commitments.
—Dr. Ashwin Vasan, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Insurance companies canceled policies, but in response, states redoubled support for homeowners, promising economic stability even if that insurance — required by most mortgage lenders — one day disappeared.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Now that the bill has been signed into law, conservationists are redoubling their efforts to save the remaining extant species of kāhuli.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sergey Radchenko, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Read More: What Leaving the WHO Means for the U.S. and the World
The federal abdication of health should be a wake-up call for state and local governments to redouble and reimagine their commitments.
—Dr. Ashwin Vasan, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
Insurance companies canceled policies, but in response, states redoubled support for homeowners, promising economic stability even if that insurance — required by most mortgage lenders — one day disappeared.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025
Now that the bill has been signed into law, conservationists are redoubling their efforts to save the remaining extant species of kāhuli.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redouble
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Patterson’s departure likely will intensify UM’s efforts to find a starting caliber safety in the portal.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this context of uncertainty, competition intensifies on entry and middle market watches.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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That cost could double to around $600 if Trump imposes the 104 percent tariff rate on China.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Multimillion-dollar residences on the stylish Soho strip enhance the neighborhood’s offerings, providing residents with unmatched dwellings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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By implementing regenerative agricultural practices, SRI focuses on enhancing soil health, conserving biodiversity, reducing chemical dependency, and promoting water conservation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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These tariffs directly increase costs for producers, particularly in the construction of drilling rigs and pipelines.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Brennan Center for Justice found last December that white voter turnout rates increased whereas black voter turnout rates did not in the last election.—
Ashley Oliver,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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Research from psychologists Robert Emmons and Philip Watkins shows that gratitude, especially in moments of hardship, strengthens our emotional well-being and deepens our connections.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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The intricate tensions of their relationships are deepened by evocations of the past—including their forebears’ tragic resistance to enslavement—and of enduring African traditions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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The best employees will be those who master this skill, significantly multiplying their productivity.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And while guests are asked to give just one hour of their time, Fiji is betting on the collective power of that time, multiplied by the million visitors to its shores.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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National security risks heightened in Great Lakes regions, expert says Jim Weakley, the president of the Lake Carriers' Association, which represents the interests of U.S. commercial shippers, discussed the national security risks present at the U.S.-Canadian border.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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While Istanbul was not impacted, the devastation in southern Turkey heightened fears of a similar quake with experts citing the city’s proximity to fault lines.—
Mehmet Guzel,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With over 200 articles about everyday life in America, his goal is to bring the American experience closer to Vietnamese readers and contribute to strengthening ties between the two countries, especially as the world marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redouble. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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