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two-sided

[too-sahy-did] / ˈtuˈsaɪ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
bilateral
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mutual reciprocal
WEAK
respective
Antonyms
WEAK
multilateral unilateral
ADJECTIVE
mutual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bilateral collective reciprocal
WEAK
associated communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocated related requited respective returned united
Antonyms
WEAK
detached dissociated distinct separate unshared
ADJECTIVE
reciprocative
Synonyms
WEAK
associated bilateral collective communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocal reciprocated related requited respective returned united

Example Sentences

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The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The two-sided risks are also stoking market volatility gauges, with the Cboe Group’s VIX index soaring more than 33% from last week’s close to trade at 31.79.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

When confronted with new two-sided threats in the past, Treasurys have sometimes moved decisively one way, only to completely reverse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“But it lacks a large-scale authenticated consumer network, consumer brand and the data flywheel that a two-sided network could provide.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The wood paneling was flimsy and stuck on with two-sided tape.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben