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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Their soft, skin-friendly, and wrinkle-resistant fabric leaves room for easy movement on-the-go, while the four-way stretch construction keeps you comfortable when serious steps are needed.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The county asked drivers to be alert to changing conditions and said that if a traffic signal is out, it should be treated like a four-way stop.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
It’s made with moisture-wicking material and has a four-way stretch fabrication that doesn’t limit mobility.
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The nylon blend has a four-way stretch and wrinkle-free capability that’s perfect for traveling and working, too.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
The county asked drivers to be alert to changing conditions and said that if a traffic signal is out, it should be treated like a four-way stop.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 11 June 2026
It’s made with moisture-wicking material and has a four-way stretch fabrication that doesn’t limit mobility.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The nylon blend has a four-way stretch and wrinkle-free capability that’s perfect for traveling and working, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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