Definition of dualnext
as in twin
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual Both feature a dual-motor power train, which produces 449 hp and 487 ft lbs of torque in the former, and 536 hp and 549 ft lbs of torque in the latter. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 Current prices for the R1S SUV range from $77,000 for a dual-motor Standard to $122,000 for the top-of-the-line quad-motor version. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 The program includes up to 45 dual enrollment credits that count toward both high school and college. Samuel O’Neal 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 The dual arc igniter can quickly light cigarettes, candles, campfires or small materials without needing fuel, and performs even under windy or humid situations with no extra tools required. Shirl Leigh april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual
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Adjective
  • Francis already has twin girls, Alexandria Claire and Athena Olivia, with ex-girlfriend Abbey Wilson.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Unfortunately, even that may not extinguish the twin fires.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the Information Age, the debate over checkbook journalism may no longer be a simple binary choice of whether or not to pay for news.
    Lorna Veraldi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Non-binary blah blah blah blah.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Stephon Castle and Deni Avdija received double techs for this sequence at the end of Spurs-Blazers Game 4.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The first two Washington Nationals batters reached with a walk and a double in the third inning Saturday, giving the visitors runners on second and third with no outs.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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