1
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I've found one sock but can't find its twin
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2
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
some of these people who think that they're a given movie star's twin are kidding themselves
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Recent Examples of twin
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Kara Spencer, Mathew’s twin sister, her brother was making the move from Vegas to Houston to begin a new chapter in his life.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Autonomous vehicles and digital twins could also benefit from the efficiency of excitonic circuits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Shop our top picks below for a number of twin-sized beds that don’t sacrifice on their design morals in order to suit a kid’s space.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
According to Kara Spencer, Mathew’s twin sister, her brother was making the move from Vegas to Houston to begin a new chapter in his life.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Morman said Mila often tries to be helpful with the twins.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Autonomous vehicles and digital twins could also benefit from the efficiency of excitonic circuits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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In this case, just adding one molecule at the interface solved a problem that’s been blocking dual-function indoor devices for years.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Bulls dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown got his yards, completing 20 of 36 passes for 274 yards, but USF didn’t reach the end zone until the fourth quarter on a 12-yard touchdown from Brown to Christian Neptune that cut Miami’s lead to 35-12.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Rebels will get the ball first in the second half.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The winger was Arsenal’s brightest spark in the first half, and had just left Dan Ndoye in his wake with one of many dribbles into the Forest penalty area.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hey Alexa, create an image of traders popping champagne in the New York Stock Exchange.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In images taken from the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday, plumes of smoke could be seen rising above the city, which is the largest in the Gaza Strip.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In that spirit, the exhibition resists the expectation that women and non-binary artists must define themselves in contrast to a male norm.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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New observations starting in 2028 may bring the tally of binary mergers to as many as 1,000 by around 2030, if the collaboration keeps its funding.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is also an actual mechanical shark that visitors can manipulate, albeit a scale replica.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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One of the new additions to the lobby is a replica of a 1925 chandelier, recreated by artisans from photos that were discovered of the original ornate light fixture.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Weaver would return as Ripley in David Fincher's Alien 3 in 1992 and as clones of the character in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Alien Resurrection in 1997, though the Alien franchise has continued on.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the clues as to what was happening were written on the images, allowing mission personnel to experiment on a clone of the camera, in a laboratory setting.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a picture released by the Shin Bet, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Netanyahu’s chief of staff are seen peering over his shoulders.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Think an agent managing a sales pipeline by combining CRM data, support tickets, and financial reports to deliver a full customer picture.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An inning later, the Phillies strung together three consecutive doubles to extend their lead.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack collects another double on the new-look ARIA Charts, while Australian artists John Butler and G Flip are the week’s fastest starters.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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