doubles 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of double
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2
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

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Verb
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The exaggerated turtleneck gently folds over, forming a scarf-like collar, and the slits on either side give the oversized sweater some movement.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The stroller folds one-handed and sits upright for storage.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Nick Cannon opened up his New Jersey mansion for a tour — with help from his and Mariah Carey’s twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Marty Biagi keeping it together while discussing the death of his father and the birth of his twins last month.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This convergence is enabling next-generation capabilities, such as digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems.
    Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Digital Twin Ecosystems In digital twin ecosystems, physical products automatically generate and maintain virtual replicas that simulate usage, predict maintenance needs and gather real-world performance data.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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