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two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way So the carrot, at the moment, for Mbeng likely is the opportunity to compete in camp for one of the maximum three two-way spots currently held by Tre Donaldson, Vlad Goldin and Keshad Johnson. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 The Heat currently has 19 players signed to contracts (14 on standard deals, three on two-way deals and two on an Exhibit 10 deal). — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Initially, two-way traffic between 87th and 95th Streets was permitted, but crews soon realized that maintaining two-way traffic was not the safest option, leading traffic to be reduced to southbound-only traffic. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Simply attach the device to both ends of a two-way zipper to prevent easy access. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 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
  • Identify where your audience goes for information and build authentic, ongoing, reciprocal relationships with those sources as opposed to transactional, one-off pitches to reach the largest audience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The talks on reciprocal tariff reductions are a central part of the negotiations on creating the Board of Trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • The two leaders are expected to discuss a number of issues, including artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, trade, the Iran war and critical minerals during their bilateral meeting on Thursday.
    — Mariam Khan, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Sheinbaum confirmed the participation of the K-pop group in the bilateral meeting, which will primarily address topics such as trade and investment cooperation as well as the expansion of South Korean cultural content in the Latin American nation.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Sep. 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
  • Today, data center developers must move toward more transparency and symbiotic design.
    — Kevin Brown, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Drew pointed to Adidas signing first-year point guard Olivia Miles, a WNBA Rookie of the Year favorite and incoming Unrivaled player, as an indication of the symbiotic marketing opportunity for the league and Adidas.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether the handover was consensual, and whether the band was paid for the handle.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Sep. 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, a subsequent Cal investigation concluded that Spencer had violated campus policy regarding conflicts of interest in consensual relationships.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • With their countries in a generational contest for economic and technological dominance, the two appear to be betting that a combination of personal rapport and mutual interest can prevent the competition from boiling over into open conflict.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And the feeling is often mutual, as some residents barely care what’s being shot in their homes so long as an easy paycheck is on the table.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-way. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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