ONE-TWO Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

one-two

noun

Definition of one-two

as in blow

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Recent Examples of one-two That one-two combo has raised hopes of cooling tensions in the Middle East, which could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 That could create an even more formidable one-two, downhill punch. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 The three combined for Oliver’s first, with Whisker’s break and pass inside and Oliver played a neat one-two with Lamb before scoring in the bottom corner. — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 This one-two punch will bring temperatures about 8 degrees higher than normal to areas south of Point Conception and a whopping 10 to 15 degrees higher to the north. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-two

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In a blow to the investment migration industry, the European Union's top court ruled Malta's golden passport program unlawful in April 2025, declaring that EU citizenship could not be sold.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Ski resorts hope to bounce back Paltry snow across the American West last winter dealt a crippling blow to resort towns whose economies depend heavily on tourism.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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Although major questions remained unanswered on Thursday about the attacker and his motive, the story of ordinary passengers saving the FlyDubai flight from disaster has quickly become the stuff of legend.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Second were unarmed passengers who subdued the armed attacker before one pulled back on the yoke to level the aircraft, drawing on knowledge from an air-disaster documentary.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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