two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Carmen Lo, 26, was sentenced to five years of probation for the unlawful use of a two-way communication device. — Larry Seward, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 If the Heat’s Exhibit 10 players don’t get a two-way contract, Miami will waive them before the start of the regular season and likely try to move them to its G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 What teachers actually want parents to share Communication is a two-way street in the first week. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Previous longitudinal research has also found a two-way relationship between loneliness and common mental health problems. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 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
  • Breaking force balance In ordinary passive systems, interactions are reciprocal.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Choose the invitation, cause, or friendship that feels genuinely reciprocal.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • The bilateral channel used to exchange prisoners of war, by contrast, has remained almost entirely out of view and has produced meaningful results.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In recent weeks, Colombian trade officials have had bilateral meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and talks are expected to continue this month.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bilateral
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  • Abada said the ingredients appear to work through different mechanisms, so their effects are likely additive rather than synergistic.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Widely considered the gold standard of vitamin C serums, SkinCeuticals’ CE Ferulic serum melds 15 percent L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with ferulic acid for synergistic antioxidant support.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of synergistic
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  • As the fungus grows, the benefits of a symbiotic relationship are reaped at the tree’s expense.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Andrews says the company has a symbiotic relationship with TikTok and other social media platforms.
    — Megan Vick, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbiotic
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  • The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This type of abuse can happen to anyone, including minors, but women account for 90% of victims of the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • That help for Russia now comes with a mutual defense treaty inked two years ago with Vladimir Putin.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ask what is being offered, name what would help, and let mutual care become something practical.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
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