ONE-TWO PUNCH 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 The one-two punch of a higher-than-usual tide and weeks of heavy rain submerged South Florida streets this weekend and put the region under a coastal flood advisory. — Alex Harris updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 Gaines is the Broncos’ second-leading rusher this season, trailing only junior Dylan Riley, as those two have provided a potent one-two punch. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 After a one-two finish by Democrats in the governor's primary, some voters were angry when Begich, who finished second, withdrew and endorsed leading vote-getter Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for one-two

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Noun

For now, better wheat and barley crops in Canada, Australia and Argentina, along with good harvests in the Middle East and North Africa, are cushioning the blow.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Then, after weeks of sit-ins and marches, Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister, stepped down, a rare blow to Modi’s government, and one that more established opposition parties had been unable to land.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

After the storms, Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation that made additional state resources available for response and recovery, his office said.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Exhibitors include first responder agencies and non-governmental organizations that showcase new technologies, offer recruitment opportunities, and demonstrate local preparedness and disaster response capabilities.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of disaster

Noun

And while a blast of cooler air is set to arrive this weekend along with a swift fall breeze, high temperatures will remain near record levels through Thursday across the state, and that’s not even to mention the records that have been broken.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Instead, he’ll probably get blamed for having a Slim Pickens-style blast on the bomb that buried Warner Bros.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of blast

Noun

And for truck drivers, higher fuel costs and the potential for higher inflation creates a double whammy.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Just 10 days later, Hurricane Ivan dumped more rain in an unprecedented double whammy for the mountainous region far from the coast.

— Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of double whammy

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