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
In the wake of last month's twin earthquakes, which killed 4,829 people and injured 16,740, according to government figures, recovery efforts have become the top priority. — John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2026 The charges were related to accusations that the actor, 69, had abused two child actors, twin boys, on the set of The Cleaning Lady. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Noun
Their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 on July 12, 2026, officially ending the former couple’s lengthy custody disputes. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 July 2026 Despite support from her husband, parents, siblings and cousins — and an argument from her own attorney — the Idaho mother accused of killing her 18-month-old twins won’t be able to post bond. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 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 Tates, who hold dual US and UK citizenship, were arrested by the US Marshals Service on July 18 while on their way to a bare-knuckle boxing event in Miami.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of dual
Noun
  • For much of the second half, Argentina played with plenty of perspiration, but little by way of inspiration.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • About half of America’s states still have an average price below $4 a gallon, however.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • Andrew Tate faces 42 charges, including rape, human trafficking, indecent images of a child and assault, according to the UK Crown Prosecution Service and Bedfordshire Police.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges that Sheriff Robert Luna failed to confiscate Giandomenico’s phone after learning of the photos and tried to conceal from Nancy Lemus that the images existed.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • One class of decisions is straightforward and measurable, often binary, and no judgment is needed.
    — Oded Netzer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • In the process, networking is becoming less about binary connectivity and more about strategic control over how data moves.
    — Ivo Ivanov, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of binary
Noun
  • Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The Duo stops short of being a direct clone, thanks to several bespoke components and its unique sidecar chassis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • Much of the film is shot-for-shot, line of dialogue-by-line of dialogue a veritable clone.
    — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • Information collected during flight is shared across the formation, giving nearby aircraft a broader picture of threats and changing battlefield conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Yamal shared a sweet photo of the moment in a carousel of several other celebratory pictures from the championship final on Instagram.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Dutch striker Robin van Persie scored a double on the night, and his first goal was short-listed for the FIFA Puskás Award for goal of the year.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
  • Oyarzabal then scored his second double of the tournament in Spain’s 3-0 round-of-32 win over Austria.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of double

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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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