twinned

American

[twind] / twɪnd /

adjective

born two at one birth.
closely or intimately associated, joined, or united; coupled; paired.

Other Word Forms

untwinned

adjective

Etymology

Origin of twinned

First recorded in 1600–10; twin ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Twinned with the drawn series in 2023, the narrative is already a gripping one before a ball has even been bowled.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

Twinned with his proposal of sharing skills brought in by Zimbabweans, the new president added that he wanted young people to engage in business "to become entrepreneurs, employ themselves and employ others".

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024

Twinned with Avramenko’s lavish ballet and folk dance productions, they reminded the world of Ukraine’s unique culture.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

Twinned by Moscow's Central Army Sports Club six years ago, neither has ever had another partner.

From Time Magazine Archive

Twinned crystals are not common, but the presence of polysynthetic twinning is sometimes shown by fine striations running diagonally or obliquely across the cleavage surfaces.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

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