How to Use double in a Sentence

double

1 of 4 adjective
Definition of doublenext
Synonyms for doublenext
  • Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall.
  • One of the eggs had a double yolk.
  • The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane.
  • I'll have a double espresso, please.
  • Harp scored on a double steal for a 2-0 edge in the top of the sixth inning.
    — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 11 June 2023
  • Hill’s single scored two runs, while Keaschall tied the game on a double.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2023
  • We got hit on a corner cat where a guy hit us on a double move on the X. That was tough.
    — oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The double, from Rafael Devers, tied the game at three runs apiece.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The Warriors were limited to three singles and a double at the plate.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Green Border has a double meaning, as a place of beauty and a zone of death.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Then come the double, triple, quadruple texts, and the multiple phone calls.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Giménez and Brennan did it again in the fourth, this time on a Giménez single and stolen base and a Brennan double.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • It can be used as two twins, a king, or a double high twin for extra support.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2023
  • My score today: This was a double plus good Wordle day for me.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 6 May 2023
  • Drew felt his players did a good job of rotating out of the double team, speeding the game up.
    — Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Leave blender running and slowly add the milk, cream, double shot and bourbon.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The Wolverines added another run in the fifth inning on a wild double-play throw.
    — Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Devers slammed a double to the gap in left, scoring two runs.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2023
  • The future Bearcat overcame double teams to score 18 points, pull down eight rebounds and block three shots.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Ash then reached on an error and Marx and Ash scored on a double by Jenna Donohoo for a 4-0 lead.
    — Lewis Bagley, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 2023
  • Rojas again led off with a hit in the third inning, but he was erased on Ketel Marte’s double-play ball.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
  • His double off the Green Monster in the sixth started a three-run rally, erasing the Dodgers early 3-0 deficit.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Grant will be in court again on June 2 for a restitution hearing for the double homicide.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
  • Jeremy Peña singled with one out in the first and scored on Tucker’s double to right field to put Houston up 1-0.
    — Kristie Rieken, oregonlive, 8 July 2023
  • The main suite boasts a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with double vanities and a clawfoot tub.
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
  • James is fouled by Draymond Green with one second left in double overtime to set up the game-winning free throws.
    — Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Jan. 2024
  • But then four pitches later, catcher Luke Maile followed with a double to left, and Fairchild scored all the way from first.
    — Gordon Wittenmyer, The Enquirer, 10 June 2023
  • Bell, 20 years ago, was a part of the inning that featured seven walks, four singles, one double and one homer (Ricky Ledee).
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 8 May 2023
  • At least 20 people were killed on Friday in a double Russian missile strike on the city of Odesa.
    — Josh Pennington, Mari Kostenko and Manveena Suri, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The top note of double lavender gives it a clean, fresh quality while other herbs and florals shine through the warm, woody base of patchouli and amber.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
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double

2 of 4 verb
  • He doubled up in pain.
  • We all doubled over laughing.
  • The evening doubled as a date night for the King, 63, and Queen, 50, as their four teenagers didn’t tag along!
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • The dome lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet!
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The zoo shared that the species can live around 10 years in the wild but can double its lifespan while under the care of humans.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The cost of a $50 package would double, according to the council.
    — Didi Tang, Fortune Asia, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Demand for gold doubled and then some, driving up the price.
    — Nada Rashwan, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The number of days of the current warning nearly doubles Phoenix's past record, which was eight days.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
  • Christian Walker doubled off the left-field bullpen gate.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The number doubled for those who intended to quit but hadn’t yet done so.
    — Berry Wang, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Even if the company doubles those speeds in its new iPhones, Anker’s cord will be able to handle it.
    — Nick Guy, wsj.com, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The figurine actually doubles as a light, glowing with just the flick of a switch.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The suite is flanked by two terraces — and the outdoor space easily doubles the suite’s square footage.
    — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • The record’s lead single — which doubles as the title track — dropped in September.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 31 May 2023
  • The jar doubles as a to-go cup with a matching lid, making mornings smoother than ever.
    — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The number of juveniles shot as of June 22 in the District had doubled from the same period last year.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • In the days leading up to end-of-semester exams, the library doubles as a study space and a social hub.
    — David Leonhardt, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In many late-night gaming sessions in the depths of winter in a leaky old Boston brownstone, the Dell doubled as a space heater.
    — Clifford Atiyeh, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
  • One thing is clear: The rate that adults are placed on psychiatric holds in San Diego County has nearly doubled over the past three decades.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
  • This year, traveling with their two young children has caused their flight costs to double.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 25 May 2023
  • The industry is expected to continue climbing, and could double by the end of the decade.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The money would be used to double the number of courts, add pickleball courts and hold concerts at the center, Matthews said.
    — Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
  • When the sun dipped beneath the mountains and the glare subsided, the lake’s colors deepened and the unlikeliness of it all seemed to double.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Upon entering, the main hall opens up to a formal dining room and a cozy library that doubles as a study.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
  • At the opposite end, the plush foredeck lounge doubles as an open-air cinema.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024
  • That capacity is set to nearly double over the next four years, making the need for CP2 less urgent.
    — Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Kindly owner Vasilis Nasiakos doubles as a guide, taking guests on hikes through the valleys of the Pindus.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2023
  • Since then, the number has more than doubled, said Antone White, director of the county's Board of Elections.
    — CBS News, 4 Aug. 2023
  • But as costs doubled and a new mayor was elected in 2021, Puckett’s idea languished.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
  • When not in its lock position, the top doubles as a carrying handle.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
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double

3 of 4 adverb
  • Maldet’s two-run double in the bottom of the sixth broke a 6-6 tie.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Scott Harris still in wait-and-see mode The double tied the game, 2-2.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2023
  • Allen hit a two-run homer in the fifth, and Pruett had a two-run double in the sixth.
    — Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 27 May 2023
  • Took him left, pulled up, double clutched the ball, shot — and scored.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Myles Straw put the Guardians in front to stay with a two-run double in the 11th off Jake Diekman.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2022
  • On the third-down play, Stafford threw the ball down the left sideline to Kupp, who was double-covered.
    — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Myles Straw broke the 5-5 tie with a two-run double against Jake Diekman.
    — Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Even though Chase was double teamed, Burrow zipped in a throw to get the Bengals in the end zone.
    — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2022
  • He had been double teamed most of the night by the Jazz, who limited Davis to five-for-21 shooting from the field.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Moreno’s homer gave Toronto a 4-0 lead, but Austin Hays’ two-run double in the sixth cut that in half.
    — Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Kole Calhoun’s two-run double with two out shattered a 6-6 tie in the 11th.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Yoshida followed with a two-run double off the wall with two outs.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2023
  • The ale is double dry-hopped, so the citrus aroma is front and center.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Brown hit a two-run double in the seventh inning of their game on April 12 to give the Bluebirds a 7-5 win.
    — Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023
  • Yes, a victory against the Knicks would give the Heat that tiebreaker, so in essence that would count double against the Knicks.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Trent Grisham lined a two-run double off Nelson in the second, the first of two such doubles for him on the night.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Jake Meyers hit a two-out, two-run double in the second to give Houston a 2-0 lead.
    — Chron, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The pages are double sided with prints on both sides, and easy to use for greeting cards, party decor, and more.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Garcia followed with a two-run double as the Royals took a 3-0 lead.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Of course, the laughs in Everett’s work are frequently double-edged.
    — Asali Solomon, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Kimmerle helped his own cause in the fourth with a two-run double to right, giving his team the lead back at 6-5.
    — Paul Shepherd, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2023
  • Jack Suwinski lined a two-run double into the right-center gap to break the tie.
    — Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Trevor Monteleone had a three-run double in the seventh for Cypress (16-5).
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
  • While the base is light-gauge steel channel, the connections at the legs and crossrails are double bolted.
    — Jack Baruth, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The Tigers added an insurance run in the top of the eighth on Spencer Torkelson's clutch two-out double on a 3-0 fastball inside the strike zone.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2022
  • In the sixth inning, Steuerer hit his second bases-clearing double in as many days to give the Blue Jays a 6-2 lead.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2023
  • If not consumed, officials said they should be double bagged and placed in a garbage bin.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Bohrofen’s three-run double in the fourth inning gave the Razorbacks a 6-3 lead.
    — Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
  • After hanging up the phone, the first thing Louis-Dreyfus did was double over with laughter.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • In the sixth, however, the Saints added to their lead when Johnston drove in two runs with a line drive double to make it 3-0, chasing Fuqua off the mound.
    — Arthur L. MacK, al, 26 Jan. 2023
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double

4 of 4 noun
  • He hit a double in the eighth inning.
  • Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot?
  • The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes.
  • I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double, please.
  • People often tell me that I'm his double.
  • But the semis featured the top four doubles teams in the land and the crowds got some solid play.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Muller hit two doubles and also picked up the win on the mound.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The Vikings won, 1-0, on a walk-off double by Sibyl Renshaw.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2023
  • Bryan Reynolds has 23 doubles, four triples and 18 home runs for the Pirates.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Matt Vierling has 17 doubles, three triples and nine home runs for the Tigers.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Spencer Torkelson has 17 doubles and eight home runs for the Tigers.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 19 June 2023
  • Verdugo was 3 for 5 with two doubles, a triple, and two runs scored.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2023
  • Alabama got Heivilin’s two-out double in the top of the eighth, but Delce struck out White for the third out.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 May 2023
  • Hayes had a two-RBI single and a wall-ball double to drive in a third run for the Bobcats.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Verdugo, who started the day third in the majors in doubles, now has 26.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
  • The first baseman hit a two-run home run in the fourth, another two-run shot in the fifth and an RBI double in the sixth.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
  • And, the strap on top doubles as a handle or a place to affix your luggage tag.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Ethan Hill hits a two-strike, two-out double to score Jared Saldana in B10th.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2023
  • Langford was 5 for 5 with six RBIs with two doubles and his homer.
    — Eric Olson, ajc, 26 June 2023
  • The shelf below doubles as storage for pots and pans, and stays stylish with a distressed wood crate.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
  • There are doubles off the catch, off the dribble, after a stunt (or fake), from the strongside wing, from the weakside, from the other big.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Guerrero is 7 of 14 with two doubles, two home runs, a walk, and six RBIs against Bello over five games.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • And as a bonus within a bonus, the towel bar doubles as head support when you’re reclined all the way back.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • Báez drilled a one-out double, and Spencer Torkelson drove him on a two-out single off a fastball.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2023
  • Tanner Smith and Jacob Walsh hit back-to-back two-out doubles for the Ducks to plate another run.
    — oregonlive, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The price of housing doubles every 10 years because the value of the land increases.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
  • But in the fifth inning, Bobby Dalbec lined a changeup to the opposite field down the line in right for a one-out double.
    — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
  • At the end of the regular season, the Wildcats led the SEC in batting average, doubles, triples and steals.
    — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
  • Teoscar Hernandez had a seventh-inning double and Sweeney went deep in the eighth.
    — Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Carlos Correa followed with an RBI double in the third.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024

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