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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
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The twin-tube aluminum frame and the fully adjustable 41-mm upside-down Showa SFF-BP fork are carried over as is, from its predecessor.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The model, developed in collaboration with battery startup Sphere Energy, can predict a battery’s long-term behavior in as few as 50 power cycles modeled on the digital twin, says Teodoro Laino, distinguished research staff member at IBM Research.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For Feehery, the strategist, Vought’s twin announcements were intended to increase pressure on the two New York Democratic congressional leaders.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The twin-tube aluminum frame and the fully adjustable 41-mm upside-down Showa SFF-BP fork are carried over as is, from its predecessor.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The 112 ci PowerPlus V-twin engine delivers 126 horsepower in stock form.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The model, developed in collaboration with battery startup Sphere Energy, can predict a battery’s long-term behavior in as few as 50 power cycles modeled on the digital twin, says Teodoro Laino, distinguished research staff member at IBM Research.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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Had Brown jogged into the end zone untouched, this would be a story about a historically dynamic duo’s first dual 100-yard game under a first-time play-caller who’d at last connected them.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a wet bar with dual wine fridges stands tucked away on the main level.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Odegaard came off injured in the first half against Leeds and then Nottingham Forest, Arteta opted to replace him with Ethan Nwaneri, who impressed in both games.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the first half alone, FIU lost two fumbles — Devonte Lyons had the other one — had one pass intercepted and one punt deflected.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The images could look livelier this season.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The initiative, which aims to strengthen the country’s image abroad and attract foreign industry by promoting the Brazilian film industry, is the result of a Technical and Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two organizations.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Martin is pretty transparent about their journey in gender-affirming healthcare as a non-binary person.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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There will also be a dedicated space for trans and non-binary community members, as well LGBTQIA+ youth and allies.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can walk through wildflowers as military aircraft fly over a lonely barn-like hangar—a replica of one that housed the first practical flying machine.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
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The decoy unfolds from a compact square box and inflates into a full-size F-35 replica within minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new policies also include more explicit bans on unauthorized AI voice clones and deepfakes.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.—
Dennis Hinkamp,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the core of the GOP’s shutdown argument is painting a grim picture of any non-citizen receiving any government benefit.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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My adoptive parents had refused to allow contact or send pictures, and didn’t tell me about her attempt to communicate with us for years after the fact.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Betts immediately doubled Rojas in, giving him three doubles in a 4-for-5 day.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After hitting a double to spark a two-run rally earlier that day, Rothenberger hit a double to lead-off the final inning, and set up a pinch-runner to win the game for Champlin Park.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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