BINARY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

binary

adjective

Definition of binary

as in dual

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a binary star is a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

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Recent Examples of binary Those sympathetic to the movement argue that’s not the case — and that there was never a binary choice at hand between progressive ideology and the ideas abundance advocates stand for. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 But today’s plan-design conversation doesn’t need to be binary. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Even Doom‘s famous binary-space partition trees can be broken down into SQL using a sort_key for objects that’s pre-computed for each position at load time. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 The challenge of breaking down complex policy problems into simple, indicative binary choices hints at the complexities inherent to Hanson’s model. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for binary

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Finally, grab 32% off the Eufy E340 Security Video Doorbell with Chime, providing dual 2K cameras and color night vision.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Papazian hand-selected his team from both production and real estate backgrounds, giving the campus an unusual dual fluency.

— Partner Content, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of dual

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Oren Alexander still faces two state rape cases in Miami-Dade court, and his twin brother Alon is charged in one of them.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Its challenges demonstrate what more of California will probably face as the twin dangers of fire and coastal erosion converge this winter.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

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