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as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
I've found one sock but can't find its twin
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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
some of these people who think that they're a given movie star's twin are kidding themselves
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Recent Examples of twin
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Jack Fletcher — 17, attacking midfielder Son of United coach Darren, attacking midfielder Fletcher joined their academy from rivals Manchester City in 2023, along with his twin brother Tyler.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
In 2019, a New York couple sued a California fertility clinic alleging doctors implanted embryos that belonged to two other couples, a discovery the plaintiffs made after giving birth to twins.
—Priya Sridhar, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Rewind to the 2018 SAG awards when a very young MBB wore her hair in twin buns with black ribbon adornments, and then again in 2020 with some crystal studs.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Jack Fletcher — 17, attacking midfielder Son of United coach Darren, attacking midfielder Fletcher joined their academy from rivals Manchester City in 2023, along with his twin brother Tyler.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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The 63-year-old said his twins help to keep him active and young.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
In 2019, a New York couple sued a California fertility clinic alleging doctors implanted embryos that belonged to two other couples, a discovery the plaintiffs made after giving birth to twins.
—Priya Sridhar, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twin
Adjective
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Elisabeth Ambrogio, the district’s director of bilingual and multicultural programs, said the two-way dual language class brings students whose first language is English and those speaking Spanish from birth together to learn in two languages with a goal of becoming fluent in both.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The dual pressures of addiction and burnout are exacting a steep toll on America’s entrepreneurs and executives.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Apple shared an additional 632% during that time, though this last was partly due to an atypical second half of 2022, when the company shared over 300,000 accounts.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trailing 21-19 with less than two minutes remaining, the Terps got two free throws from Queen at the 1:34 mark and a running layup by graduate student small forward Selton Miguel — his only points of the first half — to take a 23-21 lead into halftime.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Doherty's image wasn't included in the broadcast, she is included in the official In Memoriam database on The Academy's website.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Any attempt to put the football game itself into the binary ping-pong of our current politics was equally simplistic or self-serving.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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As more neutron star data is collected, the gravitational acceleration measurement of binary pulsars and their single counterparts could shine a light on the gravitational field of the Milky Way and, thus, the shape and distribution of dark matter in our galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek's analysis of Google Earth imagery shows that construction of the replica compound began sometime between mid-October and early November 2014.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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By bringing these artwork replicas to Little Haiti, the organizers hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for Haiti’s contributions to the global cultural landscape.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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And the actor – who plays an explorer and his clone in this trippy sci-fi adventure – managed to at least double the cheering inside the theater after the film’s credits rolled.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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The remake will be the first mainline entry (or at least, revisiting of one) since 2015’s Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, which served as a sequel to Snake Eater once again following Naked Snake after the fourth entry jumped back to his clone as the lead.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia is 20-38 on the season and currently outside of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their findings paint a more complicated picture, one that her mother has denied.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Vista Murrieta 5, Gahr 1: A two-run single by RJ Holmes in the fifth inning, followed by an RBI single by Ryland Duson and an RBI double by Gavin Kramer helped the Broncos come out on top.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lucas Click also had a single and Bryson Andrews provided an RBI. Trinity Prep 14, Windermere Prep 2 Buzz: Alton Gunther had 2 doubles for 3 RBIs for Trinity Prep (5-3).—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twin. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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