double
adjective
twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc..
is doubling
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present progressiveof double (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The maker of Mucinex and Lysol is doubling down on U.S. product development and manufacturing to respond more quickly to shifts in consumer demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
See more: Micron is doubling down on AI memory chips.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Victoria’s Secret sees further opportunity ahead, and is doubling down on the parts of its plan that are working, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Despite recent layoffs, Netflix said it is doubling down on Los Angeles, filming at least 70 productions in the area this year as the streamer spends roughly $18 billion on content globally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Canada is doubling its wheat supply every few years.
From Stand Up, Ye Dead by Norman Maclean
