1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double
families with dual incomes
held dual citizenship in France and the U.S.
a dual function
a dual exhaust system
b
: having a double character or nature
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
Synonyms
Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2024
If dual loyalty is an anti-Semitic trope, so is dual disloyalty.
—Doron Weber, TIME, 27 Apr. 2024
Abigail, who has dual Israeli-U.S. citizenship, was taken hostage after her parents were killed in the attack, and she was released nearly seven weeks later.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Motorization is powered by many methods including an alkaline, or rechargeable battery wand, a dual charging station, or a DC power supply that can power up to 16 shades.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
The industry effectively shut down for most of 2023 thanks to the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The pavilion, which overlooks the tennis court, also includes dual bathrooms and a vintage sauna.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in his dual role as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has ridden point on the turbulent negotiations that so far have produced a weeklong cease-fire and the release of more than 100 hostages.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
In the post, Hackett explained his abrupt departure from the Saturday show, which was part of his dual Genesis Revisited 2024 North America and Foxtrot at 50 tours.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
Team of the Week South Carroll wrestling The Cavaliers steamrolled through Class 1A winning their third straight state duals championship this week.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
After taking back the reins of the state duals tournament in 2022, the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association will again host the boys and girls tournaments with the 2024 editions taking place in February.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
In the season’s opening dual, Atholton defeated Marriotts Ridge, 40-30, and the Mustangs were looking for revenge.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
Jeff Gessner, Patterson Mill, wrestling: Gessner went 8-0 for the Huskies this weekend at Havre de Grace’s Tomahawks duals.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
The quilted pattern isn’t just a classic look, it’s also meant to prevent rips from spreading, and this jacket has a great system of pockets, including a zippered chest pocket that duals as a packable sack.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
He was forced to defend the pacey Bukayo Saka all by himself, and Saka won a few duals including one that ended with Jesus dinking the ball high off the post and in for a classy opening goal in the fifth minute.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 20 July 2023
But a month ago the 21-year-old cast his lot with the Americans, becoming the most important dual in more than a decade to do so.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Adjective
His film career finally took off post-Zoolander, thanks in part to the dual success of Old School and Elf, both in 2003.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2024
If dual loyalty is an anti-Semitic trope, so is dual disloyalty.
—Doron Weber, TIME, 27 Apr. 2024
Abigail, who has dual Israeli-U.S. citizenship, was taken hostage after her parents were killed in the attack, and she was released nearly seven weeks later.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
Motorization is powered by many methods including an alkaline, or rechargeable battery wand, a dual charging station, or a DC power supply that can power up to 16 shades.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
The industry effectively shut down for most of 2023 thanks to the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The pavilion, which overlooks the tennis court, also includes dual bathrooms and a vintage sauna.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in his dual role as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has ridden point on the turbulent negotiations that so far have produced a weeklong cease-fire and the release of more than 100 hostages.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
In the post, Hackett explained his abrupt departure from the Saturday show, which was part of his dual Genesis Revisited 2024 North America and Foxtrot at 50 tours.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Noun
The team has made some unprecedented strides during the first 2 1/2 months of the season, improvement that must continue for UW to bounce back from a 1-7 season in Big Ten duals last year.
—Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
Team of the Week South Carroll wrestling The Cavaliers steamrolled through Class 1A winning their third straight state duals championship this week.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
After taking back the reins of the state duals tournament in 2022, the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association will again host the boys and girls tournaments with the 2024 editions taking place in February.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
In the season’s opening dual, Atholton defeated Marriotts Ridge, 40-30, and the Mustangs were looking for revenge.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
Jeff Gessner, Patterson Mill, wrestling: Gessner went 8-0 for the Huskies this weekend at Havre de Grace’s Tomahawks duals.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
The quilted pattern isn’t just a classic look, it’s also meant to prevent rips from spreading, and this jacket has a great system of pockets, including a zippered chest pocket that duals as a packable sack.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
He was forced to defend the pacey Bukayo Saka all by himself, and Saka won a few duals including one that ended with Jesus dinking the ball high off the post and in for a classy opening goal in the fifth minute.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 20 July 2023
But a month ago the 21-year-old cast his lot with the Americans, becoming the most important dual in more than a decade to do so.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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