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
These emissions are boosted by material channeled to the poles of the central black hole, from where it is blasted out as powerful twin jets that shine across the electromagnetic spectrum, particularly in radio waves. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Braking comes courtesy of a 310-mm front disc paired with a twin-piston axial-mount caliper, while a 255-mm rear disc gets a single-piston caliper. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
Two years later, the couple welcomed twins Griffin and Vivian. — Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026 The chance to get up close with data, experiments, and technology so early in their college careers drew both twins to CSU, especially after growing up in the city’s Austin neighborhood, John Kountz said. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 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
  • Xerf uses dual-frequency energy administered through a patented device that glides across the skin.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Quarterback Isaiah Marshall has shown great promise in recent weeks, throwing for 333 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 41-24 loss at Utah after a strong dual-threat performance against Middle Tennessee.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of dual
Noun
  • Kering, parent of Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Brioni, McQueen and several jewelry houses, no longer breaks down revenues by brand except for Gucci, but noted that Saint Laurent returned to growth in the first half of 2026.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The western half of the mall is inside the Accident Prone Zone closest to the base.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • The image is then precision-fabricated into a 3D model that’s finished by hand — all for $2,200, about the national average of an actual wedding gown.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This sort of puzzling connection between text and image is repeated throughout the exhibition.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • Those sympathetic to the movement argue that’s not the case — and that there was never a binary choice at hand between progressive ideology and the ideas abundance advocates stand for.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All event contracts have binary outcomes between $0 to $1, and no matter what price a speculator pays to place a trade, someone has to take the other side of that order and make $1 in total volume.
    — Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of binary
Noun
  • Fitting that there are dinosaur replicas towering over the lobby that leads straight through the building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Moreau made a tool to measure the depth and heights of the wards, to make a replica of what the original key probably looked like.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The case involved a popular Japanese anime voice actor who demanded that TikTok close an account over its unauthorized use of an AI clone of his trademark baritone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An authentic but upgraded clone of Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance that can play more than just GBA games using emulation.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • Despite increasingly critical media coverage of AI and the spread of data centers across the US, one news network has been painting a more positive picture.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • This one is going to make some waves in the rankings, in the Big Ten standings, and the College Football Playoff picture.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • The Category 1 Georgian double was most likely built by Richard Capers back in 1745.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Braves expanded their lead in the seventh inning against hard-throwing right-hander Edgardo Henriquez, who gave up a single to Olson and an RBI double to Harris.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of double

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