1
a
: allowing or affecting passage in any of four directions
b
: applicable to traffic from each of four directions
a four-way stop
2
: including four participants
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The Mercedes might have looked awfully dominant in Australia, China, and Japan, but as of now, the season looks like a four-way fight.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
This long-sleeve top has thumbholes to keep the sleeves in place during activities, four-way stretch to provide comfort, and is available in black and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Two front-runners in a four-way race to serve on the Alamo Colleges District Board are headed for a June 13 runoff, according to complete and unofficial voting results.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
This long-sleeve top has thumbholes to keep the sleeves in place during activities, four-way stretch to provide comfort, and is available in black and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Two front-runners in a four-way race to serve on the Alamo Colleges District Board are headed for a June 13 runoff, according to complete and unofficial voting results.
—Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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“Four-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-way. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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