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
That is, they are composed of on/off switches strung together in logic circuits that process data as a string of binary ones and zeros.
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New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For now, enforcement of the binary trigger ban — which went into effect Jan. 1 — is permanently prohibited.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
The best organizations won’t treat hybrid work as a binary choice.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
However, for those with $2.7 million to spend, this isn’t a binary choice.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025
For now, enforcement of the binary trigger ban — which went into effect Jan. 1 — is permanently prohibited.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
The best organizations won’t treat hybrid work as a binary choice.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
However, for those with $2.7 million to spend, this isn’t a binary choice.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for binary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
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According to village documents, Popeyes will be a 2,525-square-foot restaurant building with seating for 23, a dual drive-through, and 19 parking spaces.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While Tokyo has stated that the purpose of designating civilian airports and seaports is not to establish military bases, the dual use of these facilities has raised concerns that they could be targeted militarily, posing a risk to civilians living nearby.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The songstress later welcomed twin daughters Stella and Estere, daughter Mercy, 19, and son David, 19, through adoption.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The twin shows will air as part of the CBS WKND educational/informational block.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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