two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Undrafted out of Butler, the Hornets inked the 23-year-old to a two-way contract. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Of those five, the only players under contract are Donaldson and Goldin, with their two-way deals. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Howard would be a strong fit on that trio, especially with a veteran two-way forward as the third member of the trio. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 July 2026 That said, White is making a real case to earn a roster spot or a two-way contract. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 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
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  • Trust Drives Accountability Today’s multigenerational and hybrid workforces expect leaders who can connect by demonstrating self‑awareness and empathy, as these are essential to building trust and reciprocal accountability.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • According to Tidal, the idea of Nas creating a playlist inspired by Jay-Z’s career was both reciprocal and congratulatory.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of reciprocal
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  • At Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, government officials described the agreement as a watershed moment for bilateral trade.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • While Switzerland is not a European Union member, it is deeply integrated into the European single market via a network of bilateral treaties.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of bilateral
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  • Indeed, there is a strong case to be made that NBCUniversal is a far stronger business, and a far more synergistic partner for Netflix, than WBD, across all fronts.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • The announcement came on the 55th anniversary of the 1971 feature’s premiere, the latest synergistic effort by ElevenLabs.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 June 2026
Definition of synergistic
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  • Best of all, through all of that and plenty more, Sudeikis has maintained what might be considered a symbiotic relationship with Kansas City.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Cango aims to partner with independent miners, providing AI tech and clients, creating a symbiotic relationship.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of symbiotic
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  • Ardélia and mother Ana, an erotic poet, level up about the non-consensual distribution of Ardélia’s intimate photos at age 15.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • His defense reportedly claimed the encounters were consensual.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • Anything other than a plane crash, such as a building fire, medical emergency or hazardous materials spill at the airport, is handled by the Carlsbad Fire Department, and a large incident would bring in mutual aid from other agencies in the region.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • There was a strong theme of mutual respect and admiration from the figureheads of Spain and Argentina as the teams enter the final day of preparation before Sunday’s World Cup final.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
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