two-way

adjective

Definition of two-waynext
as in reciprocal

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Recent Examples of two-way Nets guard Tyrese Martin, the former UConn men’s basketball star who saw his two-way deal converted into a two-year, $2.83 million contract in February, has emerged as one of the team’s top threats from behind the arc this season at 35.8% on 260 attempts. — Cj Holmes, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025 Sometimes, that puts him on the top line with Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, two of the NHL’s top two-way players. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025 Hurley said postgame that Florida’s roster construction — especially the Gators’ skilled two-way bigs and glut of perimeter threats — reminded him of his own rosters, at least for most of the past three seasons. — Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 Photo : Noel Kleinman/The Oppenheim Group The space is divided by a massive two-way fireplace. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-way
  1. reciprocal
  2. bilateral
  3. synergistic
  4. symbiotic
  5. consensual
  6. mutual
Adjective
  • The baseline tariff went into effect at 12:01 am EDT Saturday, and the reciprocal tariffs will begin April 9.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Back as Elon Musk for Trump’s rambling Rose Garden announcement of reciprocal tariffs kneecapping the global economy, the literally and figuratively glitchy DOGE chief offered an increasingly anti-Tesla America a new electric option.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Israel is party to the longest-running U.S. bilateral free trade agreement, in effect since 1985.
    — The Editors, National Review, 3 Apr. 2025
  • However, Miran concedes that such an agreement is not in the cards, especially considering that Trump’s negotiating style favors bilateral agreements over multilateral agreements.
    — Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of bilateral
Adjective
  • Combining these activities may provide a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall experience.
    — Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The synergistic impact of these stressors not only diminishes the genetic diversity of these species but also threatens to tip their precarious balance toward extinction.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of synergistic
Adjective
  • Their salivary glands are full of symbiotic bacteria, which pump out a deadly poison called tetrodotoxin, or TTX for short.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Create a symbiotic relationship between volunteer experiences and ongoing giving opportunities.
    — Srinagesh Vitthanala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of symbiotic
Adjective
  • Brand maintains all of his relationships were consensual.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
  • These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends, who were involved in consensual relationships.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of consensual
Adjective
  • Shared goals, cultural fit and mutual trust are preconditions for success in creating marketing campaigns that resonate with your audience.
    — Michael Kuzminov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Martin and Fabry connected over a mutual friend in Ibiza two years ago, and instantly bonded.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of mutual

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