redouble
verb
re·dou·ble
(ˌ)rē-ˈdə-bəl 
redoubled; redoubling; redoubles
1
: to make twice as great in size or amount
broadly
: intensify, strengthen
2
a
obsolete
: to echo back
b
archaic
: repeat
redouble
noun
Synonyms
Examples of redouble in a Sentence
They redoubled their efforts to finish the work on time.
Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.
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The command is redoubling its efforts to stress vigilance during the summer months, according to a statement released yesterday.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Moore said the shootings Wednesday are an indication that leaders need to redouble efforts that been effective so far this year in reducing gun violence.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
This follows Boeing’s previous pledges to redouble its focus on safety and aircraft quality after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 passengers.
—Seamus Webster, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Listen to this article As city and state leaders admirably redouble their efforts to produce many more homes for New Yorkers present and future, Mayor Adams and his Law Department were right to settle a nagging federal lawsuit that badly distorted city affordable housing lotteries.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Moore said the shootings Wednesday are an indication that leaders need to redouble efforts that been effective so far this year in reducing gun violence.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024
This follows Boeing’s previous pledges to redouble its focus on safety and aircraft quality after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 passengers.
—Seamus Webster, Fortune, 18 June 2024
Listen to this article As city and state leaders admirably redouble their efforts to produce many more homes for New Yorkers present and future, Mayor Adams and his Law Department were right to settle a nagging federal lawsuit that badly distorted city affordable housing lotteries.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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redouble
verb
re·dou·ble
(ˈ)rē-ˈdəb-əl
: to make or become doubled (as in size or amount)
redoubled their efforts
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