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
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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Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
The airline plans to redouble its focuses on safety, customer service and sustainability.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
She’s redoubled her marketing efforts because of the stagnant buyer pool.
—Derek Gilliam, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
After the hearing, President Trump redoubled his call to Republicans to defund NPR and PBS.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Redouble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redouble. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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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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