two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Shohei Ohtani’s two-way brilliance helped the Dodgers win two World Series titles and become a global draw, but his age and injuries are raising questions about the cost of pitching. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Below the video panel are buttons to end the live view, mute and unmute the speaker, and enable two-way talk. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Soon there would be subscription sites, tipping systems, two-way fan/creator personalization and, eventually, interactive streaming. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Regular two-way communication, where staff are heard, not just informed, combined with genuine empathy for the disruption, gives people something to hold onto. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-way
  1. reciprocal
  2. bilateral
  3. synergistic
  4. symbiotic
  5. consensual
  6. mutual
Adjective
  • Addressing those fears will require reciprocal steps and credible verification.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • On Monday, the Eagles and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, announced that the Super Bowl LIX MVP has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a blood clot has traveled to his lungs.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said Monday that Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bilateral
Adjective
  • Combining certain treatments—like ultrasound and exosome skin boosters—can have a synergistic effect.
    — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The synergistic effect of this is that an opposing offense can't double team both Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of synergistic
Adjective
  • Those fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant and tree roots, helping the roots collect water and nutrients from the soil to nourish the plants above.
    — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At the end of Season 1, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange team up to fight a mysterious symbiote alien, who leaves behind a small trace of symbiotic goo that Osborn collects and investigates.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • Peters has denied the allegations and says the encounter was consensual.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • All of those men have denied her allegations, saying either that their interactions were consensual or that they weren't involved.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As for Bodanzky, Fidalgo recalls a long mutual admiration between herself and the director.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
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