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
Scientists have figured out how to encode messages in both binary and Morse code in air bubbles trapped in ice, according to a paper published in the journal Cell Physical Science.
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
With a lot of tariff news coming out, there is potential for binary shock.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The international situation is as complex as anything that this country has had to face for a long time, and it will not be resolved by taking comfort in crudely binary thinking, such as home/abroad or Russia/China.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
One of them had a binary trigger, which allows the shooter to fire more rapidly than a standard semiautomatic gun.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
With a lot of tariff news coming out, there is potential for binary shock.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The international situation is as complex as anything that this country has had to face for a long time, and it will not be resolved by taking comfort in crudely binary thinking, such as home/abroad or Russia/China.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025
One of them had a binary trigger, which allows the shooter to fire more rapidly than a standard semiautomatic gun.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binary
Adjective
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The reason for adoption was because pregnancy exerts a dual influence on breast cancer risk.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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In attendance, of course, was his wife Hailey Bieber and their close friend Kendall Jenner—both aligning on a dual dress code for the evening.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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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
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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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“Binary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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