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
The key is to avoid binary judgments with limited information.
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Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But why is this a binary choice?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
While several non-binary performers have won Tonys in the past, Qween Jean is the first trans winner.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Corrin in particular made history as the first non-binary awardee.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But why is this a binary choice?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
While several non-binary performers have won Tonys in the past, Qween Jean is the first trans winner.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Corrin in particular made history as the first non-binary awardee.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
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The scoot rolls on 15-inch wheels front and rear with grippy Maxxis tires, with braking coming in the form of 275-mm dual discs at the front and a 275-mm single disc at the rear.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Cheering the all-for-one and one-for-all of this team of dual nationals and Americans raised abroad — or in Alabama?—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The crash was the first to take place at the base since May 18, 1992, when a twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise crashed during landing, killing two crew members on board.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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China’s ‘Steel Shadow’ drone Footage circulating on Chinese social media (viewable below) shows the R6000 performing vertical flight maneuvers, including a pedal turn in hover, and transitioning to sustained forward flight with its twin proprotors fully tilted forward.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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