Definition of dualnext
as in twin
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual Experts note this dual drop suggests consumers are not only driving less but are aggressively consolidating trips to conserve fuel. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Its comfortable seating position, dual-suspension setup, and powerful 750W motor create a ride that's equally suited for scenic weekend routes and everyday cruising. New Atlas, 4 June 2026 The Space Camping trailer features dual drive motors that support lighter, easier towing and help reduce the strain on the tow vehicle. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Vargas was born in Washington Terrace, Utah, and had been accepted to the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration program at Okaloosa Technical College for dual enrollment, his obituary said. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual
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  • One butcher joined the march with the longest carving fork Ursula had ever seen, twin tines glittering sharp overhead.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • With Josh, Shannon shares twin boys Hendrix and Haze, 2.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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  • Sandy Burcenski, founding director of environmental organization Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, disagreed with the mayor’s presentation of the situation as a binary choice.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • More importantly, the rollout of quantum devices could be more seamless, as chip makers shift from binary bits to qubits without a major overhaul of manufacturing processes.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
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  • Frenetic winds robbed Wilyer Abreu of a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth, but Willson Contreras’ subsequent line drive made contact with the left-field wall for a game-tying RBI double and knocked Schlittler out of the game.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • On Friday, tech stocks led a market bloodbath after the Labor Department’s monthly jobs report showed employers added a net 172,000 jobs last month, nearly double Wall Street forecasts.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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