1
: that moves in or allows movement in only one direction
a one-way street
2
: one-sided, unilateral
a one-way conversation
3
: that functions in only one of two or more ways
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The incidents also highlight the intensity of operations against the Houthis who attacked the strike group with ballistic and anti-ship missiles and one-way attack drones.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
For those who are unfamiliar with the foreign press, the best way to prepare for their collective arrival is ear plugs, duct tape, copious amounts of alcohol and/or a one-way plane ticket in the opposite direction of their appearance.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
Introductory fares for the new flights start at $69 one-way.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The employment of the new one-way drones is an indication of how low-cost drone technology has changed the battlefield in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Iran.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“One-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-way. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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