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
In May 2021, the singer came out as non-binary.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
People with these variations are sometimes known as intersex, and have traits that may not align with typical binary definitions of female or male.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
In the binary world of Washington, the Democrats have historically been defined as the pro-science party while the GOP, deservedly or not, is seen as anti-science.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) abandoned its appeal against a ruling allowing Kalshi to list binary options contracts.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
People with these variations are sometimes known as intersex, and have traits that may not align with typical binary definitions of female or male.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
In the binary world of Washington, the Democrats have historically been defined as the pro-science party while the GOP, deservedly or not, is seen as anti-science.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) abandoned its appeal against a ruling allowing Kalshi to list binary options contracts.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
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Had Brown jogged into the end zone untouched, this would be a story about a historically dynamic duo’s first dual 100-yard game under a first-time play-caller who’d at last connected them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a wet bar with dual wine fridges stands tucked away on the main level.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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The twin brothers, who were reported in early 2025 to be alive, spent their 28th birthday in September in captivity.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actor has twin sons with his ex-girlfriend, actress Missy Yager, and is currently in a relationship with actress Emmanuelle Chriqui.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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