DOUBLING (BACK) Synonyms: 13 Similar Words

doubling (back)

verb

present participle of double (back)

as in turning back

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turning back

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While her music has remained a fixture on country charts, the latest results show listeners are turning back to her catalog across formats and generations following her death.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Thus, Kansas City’s best cornerback lineup may include the young corners outside, with Sneed turning back the clock four seasons and manning the nickel.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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