two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way The network had a two-way smuggling route between Algeria and Spain, transporting drugs to the African nation and cramming boats with migrants for the return trip to Spanish coastal towns, Spain’s Civil Guard said. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Anyone listed here as a wide receiver, defensive back or athlete is a two-way player, about as good on either side of the ball. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The missile also supports in-flight target updates through two-way communications. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Roberts said two-way star Shohei Ohtani will resume his throwing program this week in Chicago starting with a game of catch. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 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
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  • 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
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  • Iran has also denied any talks with the US, saying its talks with Oman are strictly bilateral.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cooperation would include bilateral research, development and co-production of weapons and technology in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and other fields.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bilateral
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  • 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
  • Combining probiotics with prebiotics, which are found in high-fiber foods, can create a synergistic effect.
    — Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of synergistic
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  • In Michigan City, a symbiotic residential building is attached to the 11th Street Station.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • During the day, the tiny polyps that make up a coral colony get plenty of oxygen from the symbiotic algae that photosynthesize within their tissues.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbiotic
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  • 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
  • Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of consensual
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  • Iranian officials have warned since Friday that the mutual defense pact will not guarantee Saudi Arabia’s security, attempting to downplay the agreement.
    — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The pact includes a mutual assistance provision if either country faces external aggression.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of mutual

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