DUAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dual

adjective

ˈdü(-ə)l

Definition of dual

as in twin

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

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Recent Examples of dual According to Kawasaki, the vessel features a dual-fuel engine. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The Rams have not won a playoff game since 2015 but will look to change that behind the quarterback duo of senior Dardan Nreci, a dual threat, and junior Nicolas Gutierrez, who has added an extra passing element to the offense. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Meta has a dual-class share structure, dividing the stock into Class A shares with one vote each and Class B shares with 10 votes each. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Guests can choose between dual waterfall showers or a large oval bath with enough room for two. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual

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Adjective

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

Definition of twin

Adjective

Governments across the globe must pick a side—whose chips, whose clouds, which camp—a binary choice that is increasingly uncomfortable for many.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Separately, Cboe also received SEC approval Tuesday to offer binary options tied to company-specific key performance indicators (KPIs).

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of binary

Adjective

The double-slit experiment, for example, is a classic setup where scientists send particles through two gaps in a screen and observe a resulting interference pattern, proving that the particles act as waves.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Saturday night, the Hurricanes outlasted Florida State, 43-35, the double overtime game adding another epic episode to the rivalry.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026