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as in double
being twice as great or as many
my reasons for buying the condo are twofold: first, it will serve as my vacation home, and second, it should turn out to be a good investment
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as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
the mission of the campaign is twofold: to reduce underage drinking and to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents
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Recent Examples of twofold
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The purpose of Villa coaches moving to the Basque Country is twofold; to develop those who V Sports internally admire, as well as attempting to transfer Emery’s methods as quickly as possible.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Overall, though, the downside to this approach is twofold.
—Greg Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The reason for this growth, according to Edwards’ data, is twofold.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In 2023 and 2024 — the first two calendar years after Luna took office — records show the department issued more than 10,000 permits, a roughly twofold increase over the number issued in 2021 and 2022.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
The purpose of Villa coaches moving to the Basque Country is twofold; to develop those who V Sports internally admire, as well as attempting to transfer Emery’s methods as quickly as possible.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Overall, though, the downside to this approach is twofold.
—Greg Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The reason for this growth, according to Edwards’ data, is twofold.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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As Spain’s only double Oscar-qualifying animation festival, Animayo’s top honors serve as a launchpad to the Academy Awards.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Education Spanberger received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from a dual program at Purdue University and GISMA Business School in Germany.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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As mentioned, this season ends with dual cliffhangers.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair on Tuesday shared how one primary goal carries over to this Vancouver match: Don’t loose to a team twice in one season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2025
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Sebastian Aho scored twice in the first period for the Hurricanes, both on neutral-zone giveaways — the first being one from Gustav Forsling that hit Aho in stride for a a breakaway chance that ended up in the net.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The fundamental appeal of quantum computing lies in its departure from traditional binary computing systems.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The punch-card Jacquard loom, invented in the early 19th-century for weaving, is considered a precursor to modern computing because its use of binary code inspired early computer design.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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On April 18, 2023, Wilson picked up her 4-year-old twin boys from preschool then drove to her mother’s house to pick up her 1-year-old son.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Sinners: Plot, Cast, Run Time Directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther), Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) returning home to the Mississippi Delta to start new lives as nightclub owners.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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