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
Examples of four-way in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The leggings have four-way stretch and are sweat-wicking.
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Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
In the four-way race to replace Harrison, Rubén Hernández Story is the candidate who can best and most pragmatically address the city’s progressive goals.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
YouTube has introduced features to improve the television viewing experience, including the option to watch Coachella performances through a four-way split screen.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
Are traffic circles better for the environment than four-way stops?
—Ryan McCarthy, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
In a four-way race, Biden had a 42%-to-41% advantage over Trump.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
It’s cut from a four-way stretch fabric, features adjustable straps to grow along with you, and can be layered with tank tops, cardigans, and more.
—Kaitlin Stanford, Parents, 6 May 2024
They’re made with one of the brand’s signature sweat-wicking and breathable fabrics, offering four-way stretch (translation: ultimate comfort).
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
At one point in the final round, there was a four-way tie atop the leaderboard among Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Aberg.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024
In the four-way race to replace Harrison, Rubén Hernández Story is the candidate who can best and most pragmatically address the city’s progressive goals.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
YouTube has introduced features to improve the television viewing experience, including the option to watch Coachella performances through a four-way split screen.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
Are traffic circles better for the environment than four-way stops?
—Ryan McCarthy, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
In a four-way race, Biden had a 42%-to-41% advantage over Trump.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
It’s cut from a four-way stretch fabric, features adjustable straps to grow along with you, and can be layered with tank tops, cardigans, and more.
—Kaitlin Stanford, Parents, 6 May 2024
They’re made with one of the brand’s signature sweat-wicking and breathable fabrics, offering four-way stretch (translation: ultimate comfort).
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
At one point in the final round, there was a four-way tie atop the leaderboard among Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Aberg.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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