as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined
a binary star is a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
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Recent Examples of binary
Treating this as a binary choice means optimizing for one group at the expense of the other, which tends to produce policies that satisfy neither.
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Malte Kramer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The core mission is to champion female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, API, and persons with disabilities’ voices in entertainment and media, through research, education, and supporting the production and distribution of inclusive content.
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Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
The probe will then use our planet’s gravity to pick up speed for an encounter with another binary asteroid in the Trojan cloud trailing Jupiter in 2033.
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Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Malte Kramer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The core mission is to champion female, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, API, and persons with disabilities’ voices in entertainment and media, through research, education, and supporting the production and distribution of inclusive content.
—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
21 June 2026
The probe will then use our planet’s gravity to pick up speed for an encounter with another binary asteroid in the Trojan cloud trailing Jupiter in 2033.
—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
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Sweeping, retractable patio doors in the kitchen open up to a dual-barbecue outdoor cooking space.
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The windowed chef’s kitchen has been nicely renovated — royal-azure cabinets, marble countertops, and some swanky stainless-steel appliances — and flows into a sweet corner breakfast nook with dual exposures.
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Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation’s interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
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The Age of Attraction co-hosts welcomed twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30, the couple exclusively shares with PEOPLE.
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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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