- present participle of double.
doubling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of doubling
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at double, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The road’s opening resulted in a near doubling of total cars visiting the park in just one year, park staff said in an Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, indication that companies like Alphabet are doubling down on infrastructure spending could further weigh on shares, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"It means Lamine Yamal is working with less space, more defenders doubling up on him, and less dynamism in Spain's game as a whole," says Spanish football journalist Ruairidh Barlow.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Wall Street seemed to ignore all the weakness, with some analysts doubling down on their bullish calls.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Becca laughs and laughs, doubling over on herself, and all I can do is catch my breath and stare goggle-eyed at Jennifer for signs.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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