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
The International Women’s Podcast Awards (IWPAs) are a global audio celebration that honors women and non-binary individuals working across all aspects of the podcasting industry.
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Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Maybe instead of being rigid and binary, athletics could be something more expansive, and more human, both Browne and Jackson mentioned when thinking about the future.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Both Index and Cloudflare’s offerings are trying to move beyond the binary choice of blocking AI crawlers or allowing free access.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Classical computing systems are binary, where bits function like light switches, either on or off.
—Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Maybe instead of being rigid and binary, athletics could be something more expansive, and more human, both Browne and Jackson mentioned when thinking about the future.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
Both Index and Cloudflare’s offerings are trying to move beyond the binary choice of blocking AI crawlers or allowing free access.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Classical computing systems are binary, where bits function like light switches, either on or off.
—Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
Adjective
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The reason this is especially tough to consider is that AI has a dual-use effect.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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At Larkin, Miller adopted the dual role of art teacher and lacrosse promoter.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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One of her 20-year-old twin daughters was also diagnosed with the same condition.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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His mother said the disappearance has taken a heavy emotional toll on Samuel's siblings, including his twin sister.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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