adjective
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having two sides or aspects
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controversial; debatable
a two-sided argument
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Etymology
Origin of two-sided
Example Sentences
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Goldman said risks to its outlook remain two-sided.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
“By connecting our two-sided marketplace with Uber, we’re bringing Uber rides directly into the Expedia app, and Expedia Group’s lodging inventory into the Uber app through our Rapid API technology.”
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 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
Specifically, it’s no longer a two-sided arms race.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
The wood paneling was flimsy and stuck on with two-sided tape.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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