twin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of twinnext
as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined a twin-cylinder engine

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twin

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noun

ˈtwin How to pronounce twin (audio)
1
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities I've found one sock but can't find its twin

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2
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another some of these people who think that they're a given movie star's twin are kidding themselves

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Recent Examples of twin
Adjective
But throughout this time—in defiance of my plight—I’ve been waging my own war against immune systems, thanks to Pathogenic, a new roguelite twin-stick shooter from developer Aberrant Labs. — ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The sandals also had a recent red carpet near-twin, if not an identical one. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Noun
Both suspects pleaded not guilty Thursday, were remanded, and are ordered to stay away from the surviving twin. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Earlier this year, Clooney talked to Esquire magazine about his decision to move his family out of Hollywood after the birth of his twins, Alexander and Ella. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
  1. dual
  2. half
  3. image
  4. binary
  5. replica
  6. clone
  7. picture
  8. double
Adjective
  • The robust air service that results from the dual hub is one of the reasons global businesses and visitors choose Chicago, and why residents have easy access to flights around the world.
    — Ray LaHood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Not only do these caregivers end up feeling unprepared to take on the dual role, but balancing the costs of child care and senior care simultaneously is reshaping nearly every one of their financial decisions.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dual
Noun
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Like a lot of us who tottered into consciousness in the second half of the 20th century, Les Claypool grew up with cartoons from the family television beaming into his retinas.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The island now houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can search digital images of ship manifests for the immigration records of their relatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • Islam was not involved with the new study but has studied the physics of black-hole binary ejections.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026
  • One is to store binary data on them and the second is to prevent them from fading into noise.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Definition of binary
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  • The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • If these clone yaks are meant to boost the farming industry, are they being selectively bred to produce more milk, or better cuts of meat, or specific types of wool?
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • Chef Yannick Lohou, fresh from Barcelona, holds the dining room spellbound with pretty-as-a-picture dishes such as toro tartare with caviar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the beef, like any millennial amidst a friend-group falling-out, Drake appeared to be rewatching The Sopranos, posting pictures from the show to his Instagram Stories.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • De La Cruz hit three doubles, stole two bases and had an RBI.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Bregman went 9 for 18 as the Cubs took three games in the four-game series, with six doubles, a home run and three RBIs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of double

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