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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for triple

Noun

1. triple, three-base hit, three-bagger, base hit, safety, bingle
usage: a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
2. triple, multiple
usage: a quantity that is three times as great as another

Verb

1. triple, treble, multiply, manifold
usage: increase threefold; "Triple your income!"
2. triple, hit
usage: hit a three-base hit

Adjective

1. ternary, treble, triple, triplex, multiple (vs. single)
usage: having three units or components or elements; "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"
2. treble, threefold, triple, multiple (vs. single)
usage: three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"
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