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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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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Jagger's bandmate and The Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally Humphreys, who is 31 years his junior, welcomed twin girls just two days before his 69th birthday.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The Olsen twins won the accessory designer of the year award, delivering a rare public speech.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The twin-Caterpillar C18 engines deliver a transatlantic range of approximately 4,200 nautical miles at 10 knots.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Jagger's bandmate and The Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and his wife Sally Humphreys, who is 31 years his junior, welcomed twin girls just two days before his 69th birthday.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Fanning knows exactly to add a slightly Pollyanna-ish aura to her opportunistic yet optimistic synthetic, as well as a cold, menacing vibe when playing her evil synth twin.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
The Olsen twins won the accessory designer of the year award, delivering a rare public speech.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The inner workings are also dazzling, with the self-winding Caliber CH 28-520 C FUS offering a dual time zone display, flyback chronograph, day/night indicators, and a date display.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On the fumble, he was sacked for a loss of 14 yards in a crucial third-and-10 situation late in the first half.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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It’s projected that in just three years, more than half of the electricity going to data centers will be used for AI, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For Masaana Egede, editor of Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq, the rhetoric from the US is pushing a binary choice that no one in Greenland agrees with.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is true, too, of trans and non-binary patients.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The private museum also has a replica of Sputnik 1, Project Apollo displays, and an Engine Evolution area that lets visitors get a close-up view of rocket engines and jet turbines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Police said thieves use the port to clone data held by the car owner's key fob.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress, who won an Emmy for her multifaceted work, plays five genetic clones, each with their own distinct personality and lifestyle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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After this weekend, the Sharks begin a tough four-game road trip with games against Washington, Detroit, Florida, and Tampa Bay — all teams in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lionel Messi’s first-half double ensured Miami would go through, all despite Luis Suárez serving a one-match suspension.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Apparently each set of doubles is supposed to add up to a coherent theme.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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