1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants
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Equally impressive was the nail-biter at Riviera, where there was a four-way tie for the lead at various points in the final round.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Its satin fabric is surprisingly forgiving thanks to its four-way stretch, while an adjustable, self-tie back and padding-free bust will allow me to fine-tune my fit before running to the tailor.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The four-way intersection where the May 26 crash took place has been the site of more than 60 crashes in the six-year span.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Its satin fabric is surprisingly forgiving thanks to its four-way stretch, while an adjustable, self-tie back and padding-free bust will allow me to fine-tune my fit before running to the tailor.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The four-way intersection where the May 26 crash took place has been the site of more than 60 crashes in the six-year span.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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