quadruple
adjective
fourfold; consisting of four parts.
has quadrupled
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present perfectof quadruple (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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For example, in Missouri — where abortion access is highly restrictive with limited exceptions for medical emergencies— the number of medication abortions has quadrupled since 2023.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Its latest State of the UK Climate report concludes that "the number of days of over 30C has quadrupled in areas such as Greater London".
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
The share of Americans who tell pollsters that they have no close friends has quadrupled since 1990.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
‘The house has quadrupled in value’: I bought a house with my brother, but he did not contribute.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 22, 2026
The next song is the same woman, but the pain in her voice has quadrupled.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
