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
Instead of processing data in the binary state of zeros and ones, quantum computers run on qubits, which encompass myriad states all at once.
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The binary logic system, which originates from Boolean algebra, functions as the fundamental operational mechanism for all contemporary digital processing.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
For some, transness is more of a reaction to the falsehood of Western society’s idea of binary gender; for others, their gender holds cultural significance outside of the binary and existed prior to Western colonization.
—Quispe López, Them., 12 May 2025
Of the 75 binary and triple asteroid systems observed by radar since 2000, 70% were discovered using radar.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 20 May 2025
The binary logic system, which originates from Boolean algebra, functions as the fundamental operational mechanism for all contemporary digital processing.
—Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
For some, transness is more of a reaction to the falsehood of Western society’s idea of binary gender; for others, their gender holds cultural significance outside of the binary and existed prior to Western colonization.
—Quispe López, Them., 12 May 2025
Of the 75 binary and triple asteroid systems observed by radar since 2000, 70% were discovered using radar.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
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What To Know The Japanese Defense Ministry issued another update on the Chinese dual aircraft carrier deployment on Friday, revealing that the Liaoning and its naval task group returned to the East China Sea from the Philippine Sea after transiting the Miyako Strait that same day.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Designing dual reward systems—that honor achievement while investing in future capability—is essential for talent sustainability. 5.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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These twin illusions—lead-time bias and length-time bias—cast a flattering light on screening efforts.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Two examples are the twin prime conjecture and Goldbach’s conjecture.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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