as in twin
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual These recent dual looks incorporate Rae’s more wacky sartorial leanings too: A chaotic hodge podge of nostalgic colors and shapes, with kitschy graphics and accessories. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025 Prior Lake wrapped up the South Suburban Conference dual season Feb. 8 with a 55-12 loss to No. 2 Shakopee. Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 There are currently 79 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including six dual US-Israeli citizens. Amelie Botbol, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025 The 29-year-old actor, who stars as Bob Dylan in the new film A Complete Unknown, took on dual roles as both host and musical guest for the night. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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Adjective
  • Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as navy blue and brown, and pastel spring-ready hues such as sky blue, all of which are available in sizes twin to oversized king.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Rewind to the 2018 SAG awards when a very young MBB wore her hair in twin buns with black ribbon adornments, and then again in 2020 with some crystal studs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Some members of the group are transgender, or have rejected binary sexuality.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Most games got 64-bit binary support, scalable HUD graphics, borderless window options, and the like.
    Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The bathroom stood out with a double vanity, a large walk-in shower, L’Occitane bath products, and generous lighting for easy primping.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The game represents a crucial opportunity for Leicester to climb out of the relegation zone, while Brentford aims to continue their impressive away form and complete a season double over the Foxes.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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