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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s made with four-way stretch fabric that’ll form to your body without leaving you constricted.
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This two-piece set is made with soft fabric, four-way stretch, and a classic fit that suits every style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
If a traffic signal is malfunctioning, motorists should treat the intersection as a four-way stop, Casey told the Observer.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s made with four-way stretch fabric that’ll form to your body without leaving you constricted.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
This two-piece set is made with soft fabric, four-way stretch, and a classic fit that suits every style.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
If a traffic signal is malfunctioning, motorists should treat the intersection as a four-way stop, Casey told the Observer.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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