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

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Recent Examples of dual Its 400hp dual Rotax engines provide a range of 1,300 km driving and 500 km flying. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 The base model Sienna features standard dual power sliding side doors, a remoite keyless entry system with push-button start, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025 This dual focus has helped Luxe Realty thrive even in challenging conditions, proving that building a community of people who feel valued and connected leads to sustainable growth. Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 The state faces the dual challenges of preparing for both drought and floods, as climate variability increases the frequency and severity of weather swings. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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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
  • 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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  • Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
  • There will also be a dedicated space for trans and non-binary community members, as well LGBTQIA+ youth and allies.
    Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • For some Obamacare beneficiaries, premiums are expected to more than double, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (aka KFF), a nonprofit health care research organization.
    Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.
    Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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