two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Foster Lendeborg’s intriguing upside with his two-way versatility. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Besting almost any Ohtani record is an admirable feat, as the two-way Dodgers star has won four MVPs, two World Series and been a six-time All-Star in his first nine MLB seasons. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Ohtani update Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, his second since receiving an injection in his left knee at the beginning of the All-Star break. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 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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  • The European Union and the United States took one ultra-laborious step forward in ratifying their bilateral trade deal in late June.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The distinction matters because Spain, like dozens of other countries, has a bilateral tax treaty with the United States specifically designed to prevent double taxation.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 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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  • Diametrically across her on the opposite wall and in a disorienting symbiotic echo is a drawing of legendary football player Pelé.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • There’s a symbiotic — and sometimes frustrating — relationship between social media sites and the creators that depend on them.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 21 July 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Andrew Tate and the women later claimed the actions were consensual.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • Companies embracing enduring relationships and providing necessary business tools will unlock mutual financial growth, moving past outdated, expensive short-term activations.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The overinvestment, paired with the contradictory mixture of competition and mutual investment at the frontier, is giving some investors heartburn.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of mutual

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