triple
adjective
threefold; consisting of three parts.
has tripled
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present perfectof triple (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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Canada has tripled its holdings of Treasurys in the past five years to $460 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Its annual revenue has tripled to €580 million from around €190 million over the same period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
The program, which started 25 years ago, has tripled in size to around 1,000 students a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Gold, currently selling at $4,576 an ounce, has tripled in prices since 2020.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
The number of inmates has tripled in the last twenty-five years, and rates of incarceration keep climbing.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
