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 dovish punch (behavior that is more supportive of keeping interest rates low) was enough to trim rate-hike expectations sharply. — Benzinga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Don’t leave the neighborhood without checking out Black & Gold, which offers a one-two design punch. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 For the first time, the Dodgers are set to roll out their new one-two punch of two-time Cy Young winners. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026 Milwaukee reliever Grant Anderson threw a one-two-three seventh and got the first out of the eighth, Abner Uribe retired two batters in the eighth, and closer Trevor Megill retired the side in order with a strikeout in the ninth. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-two

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Noun

If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blow

Noun

Young Pavi and her twin sister, Nisha, live in a world that no longer sees the Avatar as humanity’s savior after it was devastated by a calamity.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The flooding in Nepal is yet another calamity for a country grimly accustomed to crisis and upheaval.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of calamity

Noun

The trend of hospitals asking for money up front represents a double whammy for patients.

— Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The double whammy of new classes and high temps is all the more reason to treat yourself — or the back-to-schooler in your life — at one of these incredible new ice cream and gelato destinations around the region.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of double whammy

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