two-timing 1 of 3

as in adulterous
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse her husband's compulsive two-timing behavior is the reason she left

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two-timing

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noun

two-timing

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verb

present participle of two-time

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Recent Examples of two-timing
Adjective
With Kate Sprague, the two-timing wife of Rhode Island governor William Sprague, on his arm (the Spragues would divorce a year later as news of their affair spread), Roscoe Conkling turns up to remind James Blaine that his support for Garfield’s campaign comes with a fee. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Both albums get scathingly honest about two-timing exes. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-timing
Adjective
  • Fiction is inherently adulterous.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • But the gamesmanship, foreshadowing the adulterous antics of Harold Pinter’s plays, escalates perilously.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the graphic sequence, Lannister is forced to walk naked through the streets as punishment for committing adultery.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Hundreds of pages of filings in a civil lawsuit and countersuit detail allegations of fraud and elder abuse, years of adultery, and a battle for property, luxury sports cars and cash.
    Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • For now, fans can revisit every secret and betrayal in the first two seasons, streaming on Netflix.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
  • Suffice to say, adventure and betrayal and plenty of action follows.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • One of the spirits was Sinon, who was upset with Odysseus for betraying him and not telling him the Trojan Horse plan.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • In Homer’s poem, they’re accused of betraying Odysseus’ household by serving — and, in some cases, sleeping with — the suitors courting Penelope.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • Although the extramarital affair made headlines at the time of Schettino’s trial, there was no evidence presented to say that he was distracted as a result of Cemortan’s presence.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The Blondie singer and Videodrome star was born in Florida, the result of an extramarital affair, and was placed for adoption at three months old.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Owning The Design Choice Faculty often describe the AI cheating problem as something happening to them.
    Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Despite multiple requests from test takers and lawmakers, the DMV has not provided any details about the nature of the alleged cheating, and some of those who must take the test over feel like they’ve been unfairly accused.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Guides spoke of the monthlong siege that ended only because of the treachery of a local noble who turned on the sultan and allowed British troops to scale the walls.
    Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
  • This is not treachery but the truest and noblest affection.
    Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • In addition to peerless pitching, the night was carried by extracurricular activities, as Fox and MLB have embraced the exhibition’s entertainment potential.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Children who are going to football matches and extracurricular activities, either in Spain or in Gibraltar.
    Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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“Two-timing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-timing. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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