DOUBLES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

doubles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of double

as in increases

to make twice as great or as many we doubled our investment in six months

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as in folds

to lay one part over or against another part of double the wet cloth and place it on the victim's forehead

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doubles

2 of 2

noun

plural of double

as in twins

something or someone that strongly resembles another he looks so much like you that he could be your double

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Recent Examples of doubles

Verb

Aalto Works, Finland Finland's newest World Heritage site doubles as the blueprint for an architecture road trip. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 An entryway often doubles as a storage space, but the organizer recommends keeping the space as clutter-free as possible. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026 Gage Jump worked six strong innings, Tyler Soderstrom and Henry Bolte hit solo homers, and Jonah Heim and Donovan Walton added two-run doubles for the Athletics, who snapped a nine-game skid. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Two high schoolers were on the clock at the front desk of the angular, glass building, which doubles as the office for the city’s Chamber of Commerce. — Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 Outside, a koi pond doubles as the view from the master bedroom’s own terrace, while a second reception room with a wood burner and a drop-down projector screen is built for post-dinner films. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 The power button is centered and doubles as a capacitive fingerprint reader. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 In 2003, the team ran the table, finishing a perfect 32-0 and winning the NCAA team title, as well as the individual singles and doubles championships. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Compact and cozy, each of the 94-square-foot studios has smart storage, a proper bed and full shower, with a space-saving shower screen that doubles as the bathroom door. — Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

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Cristopher Sánchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, Bryson Stott had two of Philadelphia's eight doubles and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games. — CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 The purse has not been announced for this year, but last year teams that won just one match in mixed doubles but lost in the second round made $100,000, meaning the individual players pocketed $50,000 each after just a few hours on the court. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Serena and Venus Williams were awarded a wild-card entry for the doubles tournament at the Cincinnati Open, organizers announced Monday. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Bleday, who is owed $400,000 the rest of the way this season and is under team control through 2028, is 6-for-23 with two doubles and two home runs against the Padres over the past two seasons. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Bregman went 9 for 18 as the Cubs took three games in the four-game series, with six doubles, a home run and three RBIs. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Arraez has 23 doubles, seven triples, and is relentless in getting on base as a three-time batting champion. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Chicago’s young lineup surprised the veteran Atlanta team out of the gate, sweeping gender doubles. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubles

Verb

Right now, the average hot day contains about 16 hot hours, but that increases to 19 hours in the medium scenario and 21 hours in the high scenario.

— Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
The chance of rain increases a bit with the potential for spotty showers.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

Verb

Convenient design folds up and fits neatly inside its carry case.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
This disconnect between gesture and gaze suggests a reprieve from the physical demands on her body while her mind folds around something the painting declines to name.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of folds

Noun

He was shown pictures and videos from the prosecution of the state of the house, including blood spatter.

— Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
And while alumni watched from the sideline, the Bruins connected with youth football players on the field during, incorporating them into stretches, signing autographs and taking pictures.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pictures

Verb

Interpretive guidance from attorneys general and relevant agencies comes first, as Attorney General Tong’s Connecticut advisory and Attorney General Campbell’s earlier Massachusetts advisory demonstrate, doing the threshold work that a substantial share of state AI legislation otherwise duplicates.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
If Shane van Gisbergen duplicates his amazing run last Sunday on the road course at Watkins Glen, the June 21 Anduril 250 at Navy Base Coronado might be remembered as one of those great events.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026

Definition of duplicates

Noun

The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
See the short’s first teaser and a selection of first-look images below.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of images

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As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026