triple
adjective
threefold; consisting of three parts.
have tripled
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present perfectof triple.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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Mortgage defaults have tripled over the past year, hitting 12.8 percent, the highest level in 20 years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
"Sales have tripled over the past year," Mooring told AFP, noting that a major supermarket chain agreeing to carry the products had fueled the growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dual-enrollment programs, like Blinn College with Texas A&M, have tripled to 1,000 students annually, offering campus access.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Expenses are way up, some have tripled from even a few years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
My backpack seems to have tripled in weight.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
