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 Selmoni said these watches are the essential travel companion with their dual time zones, day/night and date features. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 Single-zone wine fridges keep all contents at the same temp, while dual-zone wine fridges options store reds at one temperature, and whites and rosés at another. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 At launch, there is just the dual-motor GLC 400 with other versions coming later, including a single-motor with a bigger range. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026 This is the latest of multiple dual-use technologies for cutting undersea cables developed by Chinese military and civilian organizations over the years. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual
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Adjective
  • That comes on the heels of the closure of the Phillips 66 twin refinery in the Los Angeles area late last year.
    Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • For years, twin sisters from the Seattle area, Cathy and Jeanne Roiter, have been fixtures in this world — champions, fan favorites, and, until now, teammates.
    Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • Bug, who was in sixth grade at the time, had previously come out as non-binary, but this felt like an even bigger step.
    Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
  • In the case of ChatGPT, the study noted, the bot sometimes rejected providing a binary choice, instead recommending both solutions.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Sophomore shortstop Mikey Watson, an Illinois-Chicago commit, came up with a two-run double and drove in four runs for H-F (10-5).
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In the bottom of the frame, a double by Mickey Moniak, followed by an RBI single by rookie TJ Rumfield cut Los Angeles’ lead to 2-1.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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