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

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Recent Examples of dual Sensor stabilization, weather sealing, dual memory card slots, a fantastic electronic viewfinder (EVF), and fast burst capture with 3D Tracking focus are highlights for photography, and the camera records full-width 4K30 video in Raw quality. PC Magazine, 25 July 2025 Following in his dad's footsteps, Maison is also crafting a dual career in music. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 25 July 2025 The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 However, this all changed in April 2025 when Tripadvisor bought back Liberty Media’s controlling position and consequently collapsed the dual class structure. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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  • Her sister Andrea joined Days as Marlena’s twin sister Samantha Evans in 1977.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • Carson James, Carter’s twin brother and also a junior, is a physical running back with a knack for breaking tackles.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
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  • When in close binary partnerships with other stars, these stellar corpses can steal matter like a cosmic vampire.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2025
  • Technical Challenges Processing qubits—the compute units of quantum computers—that exist in thousands of states simultaneously (unlike the binary ones and zeros of classical computing) involves some seriously bleeding-edge technology.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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  • The Sox fell into a hole after a two-run double by Bryce Harper in the third inning.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
  • His double off the brick arcade would’ve cleared the fence in every major-league ballpark except the one built hard against McCovey Cove.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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