How to Use double up in a Sentence

double up

verb
  • Want to double up on the cool-girl trends?
    — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • No problem — just double up on the beans.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Use one or double up—dealer’s choice.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Why not double up, as per street style icon Chloe King?
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Four more runs in the sixth doubled up the Lobos.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • The talk about doubling up on Olympic medals next summer can wait.
    — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 6 July 2023
  • Never double up or take two doses at once.
    — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • Never double up or take two doses at once.
    — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In some ways, no doubt, decks like this double up as collectable items for die-hard art fans.
    — Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Rihanna looked to the past with her look, doubling up on archival pieces.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Rubel was running on the play and was doubled up when the ball was thrown to the first baseman.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The two brothers doubled up on one snowmobile and rode out of the area.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Once the three days were over, we were advised to double up going forward.
    — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 7 Nov. 2020
  • Parts of the front subframe are hollow and double up as cooling ducts for the brakes.
    — Jason Barlow, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Others double up with partners or move back in with parents.
    — Thomas White, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The two then doubled up and rode out of the backcountry, the avalanche center said.
    — Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Leather on Leather Take a styling cue from Khaite and double up on leather.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
  • For footwear that can double up as your walking shoes and plane kicks, check out our list of the best travel shoes.
    — Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024
  • She's seen parents lose mirrors on their cars from the doubling up and driving half off the road.
    — Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Chat with the nurse, read posters on the wall or do as Marie did and double up with music and a book.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
  • With ottomans that double up as extra seats, up to four people can dine, talk, play games and watch movies.
    — Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Guests are prohibited from doubling up in the bunks or sleeping on the floors.
    — The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
  • This requires doubling up patients in beds and having others stay on the floor.
    — Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
  • With five picks in and five left, the team has doubled up on wide receivers and offensive tackles.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Coming in a range of widths, wear one on the one hand, try a few on different fingers, or even double up.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2023
  • But Torkelson didn’t react in time, was hung out to dry and was doubled up, ending the threat.
    — Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Because of the discomfort of doubling up on the jet skis, half of the men rode in the supply boat for much of the way.
    — Oleksandr Chubko, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Do not, however, double up on condoms.
    — Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The county lacks shelters and many of its homeless live in cars and double up with friends or families.
    — John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Traders may want to take a half position here and double up on the breakout through $240.
    — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

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