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one-way

[wuhn-wey] / ˈwʌnˈweɪ /
ADJECTIVE
through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
straight
WEAK
constant free nonstop opened rapid regular straightforward unbroken unhindered uninterrupted
Antonyms
WEAK
incomplete indirect stopping unfinished
NOUN
tip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fee gift money perk reward
STRONG
compensation cue handout lagniappe perquisite pourboire sweetener
WEAK
small change something

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Alex McKechnie chuckles at the leap of faith he took when he packed up almost all his belongings in Glasgow and booked a one-way flight to Vancouver, Canada on 7 September 1974.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It's not just a one-way street for Magyar: he will be desperate to show his promise to reset ties with Brussels can bring fast benefits to Hungary and its flagging economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Last year, he welcomed more than 300 visitors during the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour and had to set up a one-way path through the garden to help manage the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Everyone will have their own views on inflation and deflation, but I don’t think it will be a one-way street,” said Hu of WinShore Capital.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

He stares so long I find myself casting furtive glances at the one-way glass, hoping for some direction from Haymitch, but my earpiece stays silent.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins