1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double
families with dual incomes
held dual citizenship in France and the U.S.
a dual function
a dual exhaust system
b
: having a double character or nature
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
Synonyms
Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
Recent Examples on the Web
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
The dual efforts, which include a dispute between Texas and the federal government over the use of razor wire, have escalated into a broader standoff between state and federal officials.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
The film is a dual narrative involving the life and work of Italian philosopher Dante Alighieri.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This week, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, Jacob Flickinger, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on a convoy of vehicles from the humanitarian group World Central Kitchen.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
The seven workers who were killed in the strike included a U.S. dual citizen and three British veterans, WCK said.
—NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the toughest tasks for any chief executive is managing the dual challenge of controlling costs while finding new ways to innovate and grow.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
There’s also a sleek all-white kitchen sporting an eat-in island, top-tier Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook, along with an opulent two-level primary suite featuring dual sitting areas, dressing rooms and baths, plus a gym, sauna and steam room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Organized Crime, which is much more serialized than its fellow Law & Order shows, was initially set as a midseason entry in NBC’s 2023-24 schedule, before last year’s dual labor strikes pushed the entire franchise back.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
Team of the Week South Carroll wrestling The Cavaliers steamrolled through Class 1A winning their third straight state duals championship this week.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
After taking back the reins of the state duals tournament in 2022, the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association will again host the boys and girls tournaments with the 2024 editions taking place in February.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
In the season’s opening dual, Atholton defeated Marriotts Ridge, 40-30, and the Mustangs were looking for revenge.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
Jeff Gessner, Patterson Mill, wrestling: Gessner went 8-0 for the Huskies this weekend at Havre de Grace’s Tomahawks duals.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
The quilted pattern isn’t just a classic look, it’s also meant to prevent rips from spreading, and this jacket has a great system of pockets, including a zippered chest pocket that duals as a packable sack.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
He was forced to defend the pacey Bukayo Saka all by himself, and Saka won a few duals including one that ended with Jesus dinking the ball high off the post and in for a classy opening goal in the fifth minute.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 20 July 2023
But a month ago the 21-year-old cast his lot with the Americans, becoming the most important dual in more than a decade to do so.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Adjective
Two bedrooms include an upstairs primary suite, which boasts an ocean-view balcony, a seating nook, walk-in closet, and bath equipped with dual vanities and a soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
The dual efforts, which include a dispute between Texas and the federal government over the use of razor wire, have escalated into a broader standoff between state and federal officials.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
The film is a dual narrative involving the life and work of Italian philosopher Dante Alighieri.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
This week, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, Jacob Flickinger, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on a convoy of vehicles from the humanitarian group World Central Kitchen.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
The seven workers who were killed in the strike included a U.S. dual citizen and three British veterans, WCK said.
—NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the toughest tasks for any chief executive is managing the dual challenge of controlling costs while finding new ways to innovate and grow.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
There’s also a sleek all-white kitchen sporting an eat-in island, top-tier Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook, along with an opulent two-level primary suite featuring dual sitting areas, dressing rooms and baths, plus a gym, sauna and steam room.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Organized Crime, which is much more serialized than its fellow Law & Order shows, was initially set as a midseason entry in NBC’s 2023-24 schedule, before last year’s dual labor strikes pushed the entire franchise back.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024
Noun
The team has made some unprecedented strides during the first 2 1/2 months of the season, improvement that must continue for UW to bounce back from a 1-7 season in Big Ten duals last year.
—Journal Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2024
Team of the Week South Carroll wrestling The Cavaliers steamrolled through Class 1A winning their third straight state duals championship this week.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2024
After taking back the reins of the state duals tournament in 2022, the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association will again host the boys and girls tournaments with the 2024 editions taking place in February.
—Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
In the season’s opening dual, Atholton defeated Marriotts Ridge, 40-30, and the Mustangs were looking for revenge.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
Jeff Gessner, Patterson Mill, wrestling: Gessner went 8-0 for the Huskies this weekend at Havre de Grace’s Tomahawks duals.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2024
The quilted pattern isn’t just a classic look, it’s also meant to prevent rips from spreading, and this jacket has a great system of pockets, including a zippered chest pocket that duals as a packable sack.
—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
He was forced to defend the pacey Bukayo Saka all by himself, and Saka won a few duals including one that ended with Jesus dinking the ball high off the post and in for a classy opening goal in the fifth minute.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 20 July 2023
But a month ago the 21-year-old cast his lot with the Americans, becoming the most important dual in more than a decade to do so.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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