two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Unlike traditional advertising, social media creates a two-way dialogue. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Still, with the change in rotation schedule, and Ohtani back to full-time two-way duties for the first time since 2023, he wasn’t expected to pitch in the All-Star Game or participate in the home run derby even before Friday’s news. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The 6-7 Vanderbilt product shot 40% from behind the arc in his senior season in college and could be a strong candidate for a two-way contract given the Knicks only have one more roster spot available beneath the second apron. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 Also, players under two-way contracts only can be on active rosters for a maximum of 50 of the 82 regular-season games and are not eligible for the playoffs. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 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
Adjective
  • While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 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 president made additional comments ahead of his bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Just months later, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited London and agreed to boost bilateral trade to $60 billion.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 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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  • In India, the country is obsessed with cricket and Bollywood movies, which share a symbiotic relationship that has proven to be a major obstacle in attempts to build soccer’s popularity.
    — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • His defense reportedly claimed the encounters were consensual.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Critics also have challenged the report’s characterization of cases involving women, contending these were consensual affairs that were sinful but not abusive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • Madonna never set out to become a classic British lady of the manor, however, until fate intervened when she was introduced to Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's suave biographer, through a mutual friend in 1998.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • The sheriff's office initiated an emergency call-in of all off-duty deputies and requested mutual aid from Rock, Kenosha and Jefferson counties and the Wisconsin State Patrol and DNR.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
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