Synonyms of doubles

doubles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of double

1

as in increases

to make twice as great or as many

we doubled our investment in six months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• multiplies
• duplicates
• expands
• redoubles
• enlarges
• builds (up)
• rises
• compounds
• mushrooms
• escalates
• proliferates
• accumulates
• mounts
• swells
• waxes
• snowballs
• balloons
• burgeons

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• folds
• overlaps
• collapses
• overlays
• overlies
• shuts
• closes
• telescopes
• plaits
• pleats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• opens
• spreads
• unfolds
• unrolls

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twins
• pictures
• images
• replicas
• clones
• portraits
• duplicates
• counterparts
• mirror images
• equivalents
• duplications
• alter egos
• carbon copies
• fetches
• matches
• spits
• doppelgängers
• likenesses
• facsimiles
• carbons
• ringers
• spitting images
• look-alikes
• equals
• portrayals
• companions
• effigies
• mates
• parallels
• analogues
• fellows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposites
• reverses
• antitheses
• converses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of doubles

Verb

Rising from $5,000 to up to $10,000, the increase doubles the funds given to artists and represents the first change in this funding stream in some 20 years. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The Hotel Particulier pop-up, which doubles as an exhibition, is by appointment only, and tells the backstory behind Galliano’s first collaboration with Zara. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The 37-year-old Zhang — winner of two Grand Slam doubles titles in her career — has been a mentor to many younger Chinese players including the 25-year-old Wang. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

While the classic Triple Power Moisturizer centers on retinyl palmitate, this nighttime version swaps the retinoid for a 10% exfoliating blend of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and gluconolactone (a polyhydroxy acid that doubles as a humectant). — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

On the bottom edge, right next to the USB-C port (which charges the Power Keyboard and passes battery power to your phone), sits a power button that doubles as a Bluetooth pairing toggle. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Late-night, the lobby bar doubles as one of South Beach's best intimate live jazz venues. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

The secondary loft is accessed by a removable ladder and is a little smaller, with a storage area and what looks like an Ikea Kallax-style unit that doubles as a dividing space for privacy and safety. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Head coach Jeff Hafley, who also doubles as the defensive playcaller, intends on pulling out all the stops to address the defense’s pass-rushing shortcoming. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

Eala took bronze medals in singles and mixed doubles (with partner Francis Alcantara) at the 2023 Asian Games and is a favorite for gold this time. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Top performers Matt Olson has 34 doubles, 41 home runs and 93 RBIs for the Braves. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Each match features four singles sets and a mixed doubles Supertiebreaker. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Colorado’s Jeff Cirillo doubled twice in a 13-4 win over San Diego, giving him 51 doubles for the year. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Pittsburgh also recorded four doubles that helped account for the late comeback. — Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026