two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way The Timberwolves were out of sorts for most of a 119-114 loss to Golden State on Wednesday, before regrouping behind their new star Ball and the two-way excellence of McDaniels. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026 Match Customer Obligations With Your Commitments Treat boundaries as a two-way service compact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 You’re legally required to stick to the left side of the road in the case of a two-way highway. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026 The Thunder were scraping the rotational barrel hard enough on Monday against the Phoenix Suns that rookie two-way Josh Dix played 10 straight minutes in the second half. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 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
  • Addressing those fears will require reciprocal steps and credible verification.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Be particularly careful with bilateral conditions, or conditions that can affect both sides of the body.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The deployment, Dujarric said, was a bilateral matter between Haiti and El Salvador.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bilateral
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  • 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
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  • The symbiotic relationship between art, opera and fashion anchored a conversation between Torquil McIntosh, cofounder of Sybarite; Tian Hao Jiang, founder and artistic director of the iSing!
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Made by fermenting milk with kefir grains (which aren’t actually grains but rather a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts), kefir is a lightly effervescent, tart, and tangy drink teeming with probiotics.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Martha Stewart, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • In a December 2023 interview, Brand, now 51, sat alongside his attorney and delivered a lengthy prepared statement to detectives, maintaining that his encounters were consensual.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who was not famous in 1999, argued that the encounter was consensual.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of consensual
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  • The couple began dating in 2003 after being introduced through a mutual friend, DJ Clue.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The fable also highlights the concept of reciprocity, in which acts of kindness and respect toward others can lead to positive outcomes and opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Two-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-way. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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