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as in intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help
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as in doubled
to make twice as great or as many
if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone
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Recent Examples of redoubled
As the war in the Middle East and the surge in crude prices provide a windfall to the Kremlin, Kyiv has redoubled its efforts to hobble Russia’s energy production.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
So, investigators redoubled their efforts to try to learn more.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The disjunction between the abstract composition and the notion of self-portraiture appeared perplexing in its own right; its inoperability only exacerbated the viewer’s frustration and redoubled the artist’s impish provocation.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Kelly also questioned Festinger, Schachter, and Riecken’s claim that the Seekers redoubled their efforts to spread their message.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
With a team of thousands under his command, Hassabis has redoubled the company’s efforts on large language models, OpenAI’s stronghold.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Under Marsh, the European studio has redoubled its focus on theatrical films, with its worldwide box office tripling since 2022 thanks to the likes of Paddington in Peru, Back to Black, Wicked Little Letters, and French hit Beating Hearts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
So, investigators redoubled their efforts to try to learn more.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The disjunction between the abstract composition and the notion of self-portraiture appeared perplexing in its own right; its inoperability only exacerbated the viewer’s frustration and redoubled the artist’s impish provocation.
—Ara H. Merjian, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Kelly also questioned Festinger, Schachter, and Riecken’s claim that the Seekers redoubled their efforts to spread their message.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
With a team of thousands under his command, Hassabis has redoubled the company’s efforts on large language models, OpenAI’s stronghold.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Under Marsh, the European studio has redoubled its focus on theatrical films, with its worldwide box office tripling since 2022 thanks to the likes of Paddington in Peru, Back to Black, Wicked Little Letters, and French hit Beating Hearts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Dec. 2025
So India looked for other partners, including in the developing world, and redoubled its efforts to build a nuclear program, which could provide an independent deterrent and help hedge against overreliance on the Soviet Union.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Its budget increased substantially during and just after World War II, with postwar adoption of Bush’s plan, and again after 1957 when the nation redoubled its commitment to science following Russia’s launch of Sputnik and the start of the space race.
—Fred D. Ledley, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redoubled
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The outraged reactions only intensified, including claims that teams would be reticent to do business with the Ravens in the future.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The first Gulf War, in 1991, doubled oil prices and sparked inflation.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Williams doubled-down on his beliefs when asked and pointed to multiple lawsuits that have been brought against Jones accusing him of using his position as Lieutenant Governor to push money into his own campaign.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For Kennedy, being part of the series has only deepened her confidence.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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His work deepened and developed under the responsiveness of the academy and a larger and not-yet-balkanized reading public.—
Nick Laird,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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In Washington, teacher pay increased 36%.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Climate change has also heightened risks.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights, and others like United Airlines are raising flight prices by up to 20% as jet fuel shortages place heightened pressure on airlines.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The couple splits the day-to-day responsibilities of raising their children, Davis said, but basic living expenses have multiplied lately.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Phantom Combatants, Tontey transforms Karamoy from a singular historical figure into a mythic presence multiplied through a chorus of young troops, according to a press release.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the latest edition of the MLB World Tour strengthened the perception of binational ties, coming in a stadium named after a Padres minority owner with a significant stake.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The gangland drama is deeper and darker than the domestic one, strengthened by the unexpected portrayal of the Russian toughs as bumbling in their own way.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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