tripled; tripling
ˈtri-p(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to make three times as great or as many
2
a
: 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
1
a
: 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
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
Time4
a
: 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
6
a
: having units of three components
triple feet
b
of rhyme
: involving correspondence of three syllables (as in unfortunate-importunate)
Synonyms
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 sleet
Adjective
She got a new job with triple the salary of her old one.
He ordered a triple espresso.
Recent Examples on the WebStephanie Colombini, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Joey Garrison: Yesterday, in a speech addressing the United Steel Workers Union, president Biden called for his trade representative to look at tripling the rates of tariffs on Chinese imports of steel and aluminum.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade, however, as Gill has pushed AMPAS to boost member recruitment from the stunt world, the number of stunt coordinators in the academy’s ranks has tripled from just 31 nine years ago to more than 100 today, out of a total of more than 10,800 members.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In just one month, the unemployment rate for Black women nearly tripled, exceeding 16 percent.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
By 1950, the new therapy had tripled the number of years that patients at a major diabetes center could expect to live after diagnosis.
—Gary Taubes, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
AstraZeneca has nearly tripled in value since Soriot got the job, outpacing all but a few of his competitors, most of whom make more money.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
All the while, the original $13 million budget tripled, forcing Francis to mortgage the family home and putting him on the brink of bankruptcy.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Since 2019, data breaches targeting third-party vendors contracted by hospitals have more than tripled, growing at a significantly faster rate compared to attacks aimed directly at traditional health care providers, USA TODAY’s analysis of HHS data showed.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Down two runs early, Corona tied it on a two-run triple from Josh Springer in the fourth inning, then added runs on RBI singles from Billy Carson and Daniel Rivera.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The Tigers seemed poised to take the lead in the second when Carpenter led off with a triple.
—Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Tolbert recorded 143 hits and led the Texas League with 10 triples.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
Miller answered by nailing a triple that pulled the Hornets within a point.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Ireton, Ohtani’s acting interpreter, told Ebel that the two-way star wanted to discuss what had just happened on the bases — when Ohtani was tagged out trying to turn a double into a triple after failing to see Ebel hold up Mookie Betts at third in front of him.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Instead, Hunter let fly from three-point range and drilled the triple to seal the win, much to the relief of Hawks fans and his teammates.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Included in the onslaught was a second-inning triple by new Dodger Shohei Ohtani.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Use The Triple Bottom Line Framework Leaders can drive social sustainability through the triple bottom line framework.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
She was being treated for stage 2 triple negative breast cancer, per ABC News.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
An arrest was made in the March 18 triple shooting in Phoenix that left one dead and two in the hospital, according to police.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
That sealed a comeback centered on defense and attacking open lanes to the basket after the Bluejays swarmed UCLA center Lauren Betts with double and triple teams.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Gunn 14, Castilleja 1 (5 innings) Aarushi Kumar had two hits, including a triple, scored twice and knocked in a run and Gunn drew 13 walks as the Titans cruised to a nonleague victory on the road over Castilleja.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
And with the way the roads are expected to look with double or triple the commuters — therefore double or triple the traffic — many are recommending travelers hunker down overnight at a hotel until the influx of people subsides.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2024
Verb
That represents a tripling from 2019, when the hospital treated five patients.
—Stephanie Colombini, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Joey Garrison: Yesterday, in a speech addressing the United Steel Workers Union, president Biden called for his trade representative to look at tripling the rates of tariffs on Chinese imports of steel and aluminum.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Over the past decade, however, as Gill has pushed AMPAS to boost member recruitment from the stunt world, the number of stunt coordinators in the academy’s ranks has tripled from just 31 nine years ago to more than 100 today, out of a total of more than 10,800 members.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
In just one month, the unemployment rate for Black women nearly tripled, exceeding 16 percent.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2024
By 1950, the new therapy had tripled the number of years that patients at a major diabetes center could expect to live after diagnosis.
—Gary Taubes, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2024
AstraZeneca has nearly tripled in value since Soriot got the job, outpacing all but a few of his competitors, most of whom make more money.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
All the while, the original $13 million budget tripled, forcing Francis to mortgage the family home and putting him on the brink of bankruptcy.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Since 2019, data breaches targeting third-party vendors contracted by hospitals have more than tripled, growing at a significantly faster rate compared to attacks aimed directly at traditional health care providers, USA TODAY’s analysis of HHS data showed.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
On his horse out of the box, the catcher clearly had his mind on the second triple of his career.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
Down two runs early, Corona tied it on a two-run triple from Josh Springer in the fourth inning, then added runs on RBI singles from Billy Carson and Daniel Rivera.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The Tigers seemed poised to take the lead in the second when Carpenter led off with a triple.
—Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Tolbert recorded 143 hits and led the Texas League with 10 triples.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024
Miller answered by nailing a triple that pulled the Hornets within a point.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Ireton, Ohtani’s acting interpreter, told Ebel that the two-way star wanted to discuss what had just happened on the bases — when Ohtani was tagged out trying to turn a double into a triple after failing to see Ebel hold up Mookie Betts at third in front of him.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Instead, Hunter let fly from three-point range and drilled the triple to seal the win, much to the relief of Hawks fans and his teammates.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Included in the onslaught was a second-inning triple by new Dodger Shohei Ohtani.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Since starting on the Guts World Tour in late February, Roan’s seen her weekly official on-demand U.S. streams more than triple, from 3.7 million to nearly 11.7 million, according to Luminate — a truly insane boost for any tour’s opening act.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2024
Use The Triple Bottom Line Framework Leaders can drive social sustainability through the triple bottom line framework.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
She was being treated for stage 2 triple negative breast cancer, per ABC News.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
An arrest was made in the March 18 triple shooting in Phoenix that left one dead and two in the hospital, according to police.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 25 Mar. 2024
That sealed a comeback centered on defense and attacking open lanes to the basket after the Bluejays swarmed UCLA center Lauren Betts with double and triple teams.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Gunn 14, Castilleja 1 (5 innings) Aarushi Kumar had two hits, including a triple, scored twice and knocked in a run and Gunn drew 13 walks as the Titans cruised to a nonleague victory on the road over Castilleja.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Every part of Barbara Peraza-Garcia and her family’s single-room apartment in Seattle has a double or even triple purpose.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
And with the way the roads are expected to look with double or triple the commuters — therefore double or triple the traffic — many are recommending travelers hunker down overnight at a hotel until the influx of people subsides.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2024
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triple
1 of 3 verb
tri·ple
ˈtrip-əl
tripled; tripling
ˈtrip-(ə-)liŋ
1
: to make or become three times as great or as many : multiply by three
their profits tripled last year
2
: to make a triple in baseball
triple
2 of 3 noun1
a
: a triple sum, quantity, or number
b
: a combination, group, or series of three
2
: a hit in baseball that permits a batter to reach third base safely
triple
3 of 3 adjective1
: being three times as great or as many
2
: having three units or parts
3
a
: three times repeated
b
: having three full revolutions
a triple somersault
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