as in treble
having three units or parts
a triple scoop of chocolate ice cream
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as in trio
a group of three
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet
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Recent Examples of triple
Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The brand has particularly highlighted the camera side, which works with the phone's triple camera setup.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Defense was able to keep Norton (16-2) off the board in the fifth as a one-out triple by Rodriguez put the Lancers in business.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Amaya then drilled his second double of the game down the left field line and scored two outs later on Tucker’s triple into the right field corner to make it 3-0.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The brand has particularly highlighted the camera side, which works with the phone's triple camera setup.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
Warsop then put Oklahoma State ahead with an RBI triple.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Defense was able to keep Norton (16-2) off the board in the fifth as a one-out triple by Rodriguez put the Lancers in business.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple
Adjective
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For the treble end of the sound, Noble has opted for a Piezo super tweeter that rounds things off with detailed high frequencies that provide the focus for a stereo soundstage.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The bass and treble levels can be instantly altered through the controls, while presets can provide quick access to favorite playlists or radio stations.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Now a trio, following the departure of bassist Max Oleartchik, Big Thief recorded Double Infinity live over the span of three weeks at New York’s Power Station, with longtime collaborator Dom Monks handling production, engineering, and mixing duties.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 June 2025
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Archaeologists in Austria recently unearthed a trio of Roman era mosaics, which shed light onto life in ancient times.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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LinkedIn data shows a threefold increase in C-suite profiles listing AI skills today compared to two years ago.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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And since Trump took office, there's been more than a threefold increase in the number of state and local law enforcement agencies with agreements to help enforce federal immigration laws.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To build an effective conventional triad, the United States must invest in more submarines, bombers, and mobile launch vehicles.—
ANDREW S. LIM,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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For her part, teasing out the threads of how two of the dyads within Axel, Freya, and Taylor’s triad have led to tragedy leads Elsbeth to let go of how her relationship with Kaya used to work to make room for Kaya and Cameron to flourish as a couple.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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