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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
Stephen Belcher, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, the well-meaning praise inadvertently sparked a twofold backlash last week when her ranking was announced.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Since Roe was decided in 1973, groups like the National Right to Life have taken a twofold approach: pass incrementalist state laws while reshaping the judiciary.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
My primary concerns were twofold: my brother lived in an apartment tucked away in the main village area, along with the fate of my old property and neighborhood.
—James R. Riffel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Initiating commercialization planning during the early stages of development provides a twofold advantage.
—Stephen Belcher, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
However, the well-meaning praise inadvertently sparked a twofold backlash last week when her ranking was announced.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Since Roe was decided in 1973, groups like the National Right to Life have taken a twofold approach: pass incrementalist state laws while reshaping the judiciary.
—Colleen Hamilton, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
My primary concerns were twofold: my brother lived in an apartment tucked away in the main village area, along with the fate of my old property and neighborhood.
—James R. Riffel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
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Tunes that reference country roads and chugging double shots of whiskey sit alongside the duo’s trademark message of fostering hope and connection.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Having a secondary creator next to him is a welcome development for Curry, who has faced constant double and triple teams this season at age 36 as teammates invite his other four teammates on the floor to beat them.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Although the canal was transferred to Panama in 1999 via the Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty, President Trump believes the country violated the dual treaties under unsubstantiated claims that China still controls the waterway.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Feb. 2025
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The postgame analysis involved nuanced angles on how offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury helped unlock the dual threat or how Daniels’ preternatural poise led to Washington’s wins.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sullivan has twice dismissed Oakley’s case, but the Second Circuit reinstated the case both times.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Entering this game, the United States has won twice and Canada has won twice, making this the deciding game in the five-game series between the two women's hockey rivals.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Second, this lack of clarity creates a permission structure for mental shortcuts and binary thinking instead of cultivating the analytical reasoning that health decisions require.—
Brooke Redmond,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Gender expansive is an umbrella term which refers to people whose gender identity, expression or experience expands beyond traditional binary gender norms, and can include individuals who identify as nonbinary, genderqueer, gender-fluid.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jack Fletcher — 17, attacking midfielder Son of United coach Darren, attacking midfielder Fletcher joined their academy from rivals Manchester City in 2023, along with his twin brother Tyler.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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His twin brother Amen – a fellow 2023 first-round draft pick and participant in the weekend’s festivities – landed early on Friday morning after playing against his hometown Warriors in Houston on Thursday.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Twofold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twofold. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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