triple
verb
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Definition of triple
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to make three times as great or as many
2a
: to score (a base runner) by a triple
b
: to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a triple
1
: to become three times as great or as numerous
their profits tripled last year
2
: to make a triple in baseball
triple
nounDefinition of triple (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a triple sum, quantity, or number
b
: a combination, group, or series of three
2
: a base hit that allows the batter to reach third base safely
3
: trifecta sense 2
triple
adjectiveDefinition of triple (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: being three times as great or as many
2
: having or involving three units or members
triple bypass heart surgery
3
: having a threefold relation or character
worked as a double or even triple agent — Time
4a
: three times repeated : treble
b
: having three full revolutions
a triple somersault a triple lutz
5
: marked by three beats per musical measure
triple meter
6a
: having units of three components
triple feet
b
of rhyme
: involving correspondence of three syllables (as in unfortunate-importunate)
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Synonyms for triple
Synonyms: Noun
threesome, triad, trifecta, trinity, trio, triplet, triumvirate
Synonyms: Adjective
threefold, treble, triadic, tripartite, triplex
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Examples of triple in a Sentence
Verb
He tripled his winnings at the track. The town's population has tripled in size. He tripled to right field.Noun
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleetAdjective
She got a new job with triple the salary of her old one. He ordered a triple espresso.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Almond growers have tripled their orchard acreage from 400,000 acres in 1990 to 1.36 million acres in 2018. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, The Mercury News, "Editorial: Trump’s assault on Delta threatens Bay Area water supply," 27 Aug. 2019 The company’s stock price has roughly tripled since Bolsonaro’s election, hitting a record high. — Washington Post, "How beef demand is accelerating the Amazon’s deforestation and climate peril," 26 Aug. 2019 Nationwide, the number of hours per commuter lost to traffic delays has nearly tripled since the 1980s, rising to 54 hours a year, according to the 2019 Urban Mobility Report, released on Thursday. — Mary Wisniewski, chicagotribune.com, "Study finds ‘rush hour’ term out-of-date because traffic’s now bad all the time. Gridlock costs Chicagoans 3 days per year.," 22 Aug. 2019 Drug and alcohol deaths in Wisconsin have more than tripled since 1999, increasing from 593 that year to 1,985 in 2017. — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, "Life expectancy drops in Wisconsin due to alcohol, drugs," 22 Aug. 2019 Compared to a year ago, the rate of refinancing has nearly tripled. — Chris Isidore, CNN, "Mortgage rates fall below 4% and refis explode as rates tumble," 14 Aug. 2019 However, the prices of these versions have almost tripled since 2002, The Washington Post reported, and more and more diabetes patients are unable to afford the medication. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Engaged 27-Year-Old Man Dies After Switching to Over-the-Counter Insulin to Save Costs," 6 Aug. 2019 The amount of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean has tripled since the 1960s. — Jenny Howard, National Geographic, "Marine pollution, explained," 2 Aug. 2019 The share of students with 504 plans in her district, Capistrano Unified, in Orange County, has tripled since the 2013-14 school year, accounting for about 1,000 more students, according to district data. — New York Times, "Need Extra Time on Tests? It Helps to Have Cash," 30 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Instead, the ball rolled past Pillar and Jones cruised into third with a two-run triple. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks ride roller coaster, strong Merrill Kelly outing to beat Giants," 18 Aug. 2019 In the bottom of the eighth inning, Kevin Pillar gave the Giants the lead again with a triple into the right center field gap to score Evan Longoria. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "Giants closer Will Smith hits for himself, stuns Phillies to secure series-clinching win," 11 Aug. 2019 The first five batters reached — Castro and Castellanos singled and Stewart and Brandon Dixon were hit by pitches — before Jeimer Candelario cleared the bases with a three-run triple. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers observations: Offense brilliant, Jordan Zimmermann pounded," 14 July 2019 Things really got worrisome when the Arsenal came up with a two-RBI triple, followed by a run-scoring double. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Friendswood Blue 7U Pinto All-Stars bag Blue Division’s top seed for Sunday’s title round," 13 July 2019 Right fielder Aaron Judge initially mishandled the ball against a side wall, and Guerrero slid in safely for the first triple of his career. — Ian Harrison, BostonGlobe.com, "Blue Jays make it two straight over Yankees," 10 Aug. 2019 Altuve's run-scoring triple in the seventh snapped a 1-for-10 start with runners in scoring position, affording Houston sorely needed separation in an otherwise sluggish, 3-2 series-opening win. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros edge Orioles for 7th straight win," 9 Aug. 2019 The Tigers cut the deficit to 4-3 in the sixth after Brandon Dixon’s triple and Harold Castro’s RBI fielder’s choice. — Chris Nelsen, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers' rookies show glimpses in otherwise disappointing night, a 7-4 loss," 6 Aug. 2019 That cycle of interest saw Sky Blue’s attendance triple after the return of the World Cup stars last month; the club had averaged fewer than 1,500 fans before the tournament. — Kevin Draper, New York Times, "World Cup Stars and Cheap Tickets. Will Fans Now Care About Women’s Pro Soccer?," 1 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The Women’s World Cup saw triple-digit weather in typically temperate France. — Wired, "Elite Athletes Are Changing How They Train for Extreme Heat," 30 Aug. 2019 The team’s No. 8 prospect’s contract was selected from triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday morning. — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, "Sheldon Neuse forces his way onto Athletics’ roster; Matt Chapman sits and Sean Manaea stands by," 29 Aug. 2019 But not until those nasty triple-digit temps take their leave. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "How outdoor lighting can make your yard an inviting living space," 29 Aug. 2019 In addition, multiple cities saw high temperatures break into the triple digits. — Leigh Morgan, al, "Hot take: Here are some of today’s hottest temperatures so far," 13 Aug. 2019 The Lebanon Farmers Market was a go on July 20, despite the region being in the midst of a heat wave promising to bring temperatures reaching the triple digits. — Melanie Savage, courant.com, "Farmers Market Persists Despite Weather," 26 July 2019 Over the past few days, as temperatures in New York City rose close to triple digits, two incidences of police officers getting water thrown at them sparked outrage from the New York Police Department and Mayor Bill de Blasio. — Currie Engel, Time, "'This Is Not Acceptable': NYPD and Mayor De Blasio Slam Videos of People Throwing Water on Police Officers," 23 July 2019 The city is one of a handful of locations experiencing a heat index in the triple digits, including cities in the Midwest and East Coast. — Justin Carissimo, CBS News, "Massive heat wave blamed for at least 6 deaths," 21 July 2019 In a wide-ranging, supersized Comic-Con panel yesterday, Marvel Games dove deep into three upcoming triple-A games. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Marvel's Games Are Starting to Feel a Lot Like Its Movies," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'triple.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.