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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
Welch wouldn’t learn until years later that her twin sister accepted the invite. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Unfortunately, Sara went into premature labor, and her twin boys were stillborn. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
Digital twins of real-world infrastructure can provide a more effective testing environment for frontier models—acting as a new cyber gym. — Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026 Rethink your product life cycle as a system of digital twins that describe the plans, designs, processes and decisions that go into delivering products to market. — Leon Lauritsen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 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
  • Following last week's interest rate hike, Goolsbee was putting into perspective what to expect going forward in the Fed's tug-of-war between its dual mandate of fostering price stability and maximizing employment.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That dual fashion-and-function appeal is part of why the neckline is showing up across so many outerwear categories at once, including designer wool overcoats and accessible nylon commuters.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dual
Noun
  • One poll found that nearly half of respondents with grandchildren under age 18 took care of them at least once every few months.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Samad Taylor got the Padres on the board in their half of the second with his second homer of the season, a 388-foot shot to left.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of half
Noun
  • Some are painted with a stuttering distortion, like a computer image that’s failed to fully download.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In particular, the image of the sickly, slumbering child recurs throughout Marcon’s work.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of image
Adjective
  • Although binary tests offer an illusion of certainty, pregnancy is a nonlinear experience—and confirming one is a process of slowly ruling out all other possibilities.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But renewal decisions should not be binary; an unpopular HR or payroll platform may still cost more to replace than to improve.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of binary
Noun
  • The museum learned about the model after a video shared by Macken’s daughter featuring the replica went viral, prompting staff to reach out.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers will also create a 3-D scan of the tooth, which will be used to produce a replica.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Criminals in 2026 can craft convincing emails and clone familiar voices with alarming accuracy.
    — Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some females, however, reproduce asexually by making clones of themselves.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • But then this little picture called The Odyssey came calling for Annie.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Like all the other participants in the beginning class, Bugumba also has an artistic bent, bringing a tumbler artistically decorated with cat logos and a phone case covered with feline pictures.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Lindor had his chance to answer Alonso in the bottom of the ninth, settling for a ringing double to the gap.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Vaughn Grissom had an RBI double and Johnson (5-8) gave up one run on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of double

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