two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way For the first time this season, Keshad Johnson was active for the Heat on his two-way contract. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026 Sellers was the only two-way player to participate in both games. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 There will be one lane open for alternating traffic on the east side of the pass near South Fork, while the west side will have two-way traffic at lower speeds and with lane shifts. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026 About an hour later, league sources confirmed to SCNG that the Lakers were planning on signing former Memphis Grizzlies two-way center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 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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  • Kontoor is also watching the potential impact of the reciprocal trade framework between the United States and Bangladesh.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In a flurry of notes, Wall Street analysts pointed to that reciprocal business relationship as a major source of upside for Broadcom, particularly if Anthropic goes public.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • China is already Canada's second-largest single-country merchandise trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching $89 billion last year.
    — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The name of the bilateral pact, the Falepili Union Treaty, reflects a Tuvaluan concept of mutual respect and duty of care.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 10 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
Adjective
  • 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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