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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
Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
But, Margaret, the underlying issue here is twofold.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
Mountain of cash The concerns are twofold: economic and legal.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The authors note that the study’s implications are twofold.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, the manager said the decision to carry Birdsong in the bullpen was twofold.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
But, Margaret, the underlying issue here is twofold.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
Mountain of cash The concerns are twofold: economic and legal.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
The authors note that the study’s implications are twofold.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
Adjective
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By the time Survivor’s post-merge double elimination episode was complete, only one original Vula member stood to live another day.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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By that same time next year, Munn had a nipple delay procedure, lymph node dissection, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So, Rice at the base with Merino and Trossard having dual roles seems more realistic.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Included is a shelving unit that has dual folding side shelves that provide plenty of prep space.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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During his run with the 145-pound belt, Volkanovski twice fought for the UFC lightweight belt, losing to Islam Makhachev in February and October 2023.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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People completed these workouts either twice or three times a week, and most sessions lasted about an hour.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These neurons conduct electrical pulses that carry information, much like how computers use binary code to carry data.—
Takaki Komiyama,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the chance of stellar bodies having a binary partner increases with mass, making a double-brown-dwarf star system pretty surprising.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the exam room, the twin doctors who turn 50 this year are investing in the future through mentorship.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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The world's fourth-largest economy also faces the twin threats of a steady decline in marriages and a rising proportion of elderly people.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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