How to Use double take in a Sentence

double take

noun
  • His parents did a double take when he came home with a tattoo.
  • These unblinking eyes are sure to make guests do a double take.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The next name down the list, however, might draw a double take.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There were a couple of men next to me staring and doing double takes.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But the high rates for I Bonds are making savers do a double take.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Major hair moments provoked a few double takes this week as well.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 2 June 2019
  • Others would walk by outside, do a double take at the sign, and come inside.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Here, seven above-neck beauty pairings that are worth a double take.
    — Vogue, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Most of his classmates, friends and anybody among the younger crowd often do a double take.
    — Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 22 June 2021
  • After doing a double take, Magelsen hugged his best man and gave him a high-five.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
  • After doing a double take, Magelsen hugged his best man and gave him a high-five.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Though some might enjoy the faux-nude beach look, the ensuing double take is not one most of us seek.
    — Christine Whitney, WSJ, 11 July 2018
  • Niven did a double take as the orchestra struck up a jaunty tune.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Those who arrive looking for a more typical gallery pop-up will do a double take.
    — Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Get ready to do a double take because most of the styles are under $100.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Just remember that asking for a dump bucket might cause a double take.
    — Chris MacIas, SFChronicle.com, 3 Aug. 2020
  • The thing with Isa and Sepi doing a double take — that was improv.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • His version of a double take was a blank stare, his weapon the throwaway ironic remark.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
  • Several people did a double take, a few pointed, and two held up phones to record videos.
    — Nnedi Okorafor, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Kendall Jenner's latest look is bound to inspire a few double takes.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Then, Drake steps in and throws an alley that would make D Wade do a double take.
    — Damien Scott, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Anthony does a double take, yet Kyle repeats it.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Prepare to do a double take, because the talk show host just ditched her signature brunette hair for a bold icy gray look.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But that wasn't Meghan's only outfit of the day causing royal fans to do a double take.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022
  • Smiling strangers did double takes as the rapper, activist and filmmaker moved down the street.
    — Jen Yamato, latimes.com, 7 July 2018
  • Gerber's look on Sunday night is not the first time the mother-daughter duo caused a double take.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2022
  • D'Agostino says her favorite thing is watching people walk by the storefront and do a double take.
    — Julia Sayers, AL.com, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Santana has a big bag of tricks that frequently tickle the funny bone (and his double takes are priceless).
    — Joanne Engelhardt, The Mercury News, 20 June 2019
  • Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Four of those points for McGee came on two thunderous jams that made Booker do a double take.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2021

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