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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Theo James rocks in a dual role as twin brothers who have been tormented by the monkey in this adaptation of the 1980 short story of the same name by Stephen King.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Flex, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers, has made significant investments in digital twins and analytics to enhance supply chain segmentation, customizing the network to meet various customer needs.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
His twin brother, who also worked as a volleyball coach in Placer County, was arrested on suspicion of oral copulation with a victim under the age of 18.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Theo James rocks in a dual role as twin brothers who have been tormented by the monkey in this adaptation of the 1980 short story of the same name by Stephen King.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
In a poignant letter distributed before the show, the designing twins paid tribute to their muse and fairy godmother, Canadian photographer Julie Enfield, now in the late stages of Parkinson’s disease, who took them under her wing in 1976.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Flex, one of the world’s largest contract manufacturers, has made significant investments in digital twins and analytics to enhance supply chain segmentation, customizing the network to meet various customer needs.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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Clearly, there is precedent for federal programs having dual goals, especially with a focus on health.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ask about advancement opportunities for individual contributors (many companies have dual-track paths now).—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over half of Americans are lying through their teeth — about their teeth.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, if your first frost date is around October 15, get your fall perennial divisions done in the first half of September.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, some European countries are advising trans and non-binary citizens to avoid the US.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Despite the Ring Nebula’s apparent shell-like appearance, its structure is more complicated, further suggesting a binary companion’s presence.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Joey Spencer Results, Highlights And Reaction David Bowie’s Double LP The project is being released as a double LP and CD, both of which will come packaged with a replica poster from the original event.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The runner vine will fall off and the baby strawberry will become an adult plant that's a clone of its parent.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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In sci-fi, life tends to find a way, and some 200 years later, she's resurrected as a clone.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, Hynes wasn’t about to paint a pretty picture about losing to the Isles.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Sunday, the five-time major champion responded to his opening double to still shoot under par on the first nine.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez hit a ground-rule double in the eighth inning off Royals reliever Sam Long to secure the victory.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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