DUAL Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

dual

adjective

ˈdü(-ə)l

Definition of dual

as in twin

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual Ukraine launched deadly strikes in recent months on the facilities of Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, saying the company sells dual-use goods that have aided the Kremlin’s war effort. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 As a result, the Fed’s attention is now fixed on fighting inflation, instead of the other part of its dual mandate, namely supporting the labor market. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 But no question, unlike the A’s, the dual local government decisions saved the Rays for the Tampa Bay Area. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The purpose of the dual testing is to essentially validate the simulation’s results where possible. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual

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Adjective

For Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, twin sisters and the co-founders behind buzzy Manhattan restaurants Raf’s and The Musket Room, hosting is almost always a group effort anyway.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
But now, since his twin sons Carson and Carter James are seniors, the 2026 season will be their last sharing the field together.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of twin

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But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.

— Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Taking over the role of nerdy wallflower Fern, as well as her popular alter ego Vylette, is Chicago non-binary actor AJ Paramo.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026