DUAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dual

adjective

ˈdü(-ə)l

Definition of dual

as in twin

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

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Recent Examples of dual At their best, the offense ran through Bijan Robinson, who finally was unleashed a bit and put together an elite dual-threat season with over 2,000 scrimmage yards to keep Atlanta competitive week in and week out. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 This could be particularly relevant to dual citizens who routinely travel with more than one passport, as well as anyone who has had a passport lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced between applying for ETIAS and taking a trip. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Another matchup of dual-threat QBs puts this one closer to toss-up territory on rivalry weekend. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026 CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual

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Adjective

The twin-engine, turbo-prop aircraft are pressurized, seat up to nine passengers and have the ability to cruise at 330 mph at 28,000 feet, Security Aviation says.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of twin

Adjective

Unfortunately, the recent controversies around images of Ariana Grande and other actresses have made this argument less binary.

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
On Wall Street, the founders observed how institutional investors sought to trade such uncertain binary outcomes as Brexit and the 2016 presidential election through proxies such as swaps, options, and other risk curves.

— Carson Becker, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of binary

Adjective

In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The optional 18-way sport seats fitted to this test car are another reminder that the GT3 is meant to live a double life of sorts.

— Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026