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
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
However, many brands offer twin XL to California king size options.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Lopez shares 18-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
What Happened The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of twin Sumatran tiger cubs — one male and one female — born to mother Sukacita (Suki).
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
However, many brands offer twin XL to California king size options.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
The dominant composition was the intimate duet; often, mandolins were made and sold as twins, to be played together.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Lopez shares 18-year-old twins Max and Emme with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bane shot 8 for 9 at the free-throw line in the first half to lead the team with 19 points at the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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About half of all task force arrests have been for outstanding warrants.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are also other artists, like Patricia Frischer, who has been doing a series of images about the #MeToo movement and women’s rights, which are also under attack at the moment.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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In conflict, online images and videos have become essential to countering misinformation and propaganda.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bug, who was in sixth grade at the time, had previously come out as non-binary, but this felt like an even bigger step.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the case of ChatGPT, the study noted, the bot sometimes rejected providing a binary choice, instead recommending both solutions.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Once inside, at least three graffiti writers whose names were blasted on the replica pointed it out proudly, even gave out stickers to take home.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Caryn Marjorie, a 26-year-old lifestyle influencer, signed a deal in 2023 with a now defunct startup called Forever Voices to develop a digital clone of herself that fans could talk to.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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As clone PCs flooded the market, MS‑DOS became ubiquitous.—
J. Kyle Foster,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the markets could be driven by a broader picture.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The next day, McWhorter also shared a picture on Instagram of Batchelder, 30, kissing his cheek.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cincinnati’s Jim Greengrass hit four doubles in his first major league game.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The team was 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position before Caballero’s eighth-inning double.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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