as in cooperative
involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
The border is where the most creativity and innovation in the bilateral relationship takes place.
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Gretchen Burns Bergman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s in addition to the bilateral knee tendinitis that has popped up throughout the season.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Pizza Baby has established itself at two bilateral locations across Charlotte: Pizza Baby West and Pizza Baby East.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Now, the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has maintained that the bilateral relationship should be based on cooperation and not subordination, is obliged to treat the issue of migration and drug trafficking with caution.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gretchen Burns Bergman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s in addition to the bilateral knee tendinitis that has popped up throughout the season.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Pizza Baby has established itself at two bilateral locations across Charlotte: Pizza Baby West and Pizza Baby East.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Now, the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has maintained that the bilateral relationship should be based on cooperation and not subordination, is obliged to treat the issue of migration and drug trafficking with caution.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
Adjective
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The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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This study is funded through a cooperative agreement with United States Department of Agricultures Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There was none of the shock and awe involved as Manchester City spent £178m in a month to try to arrest their slide as part of a £403m collective spend across the 20 Premier League clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Throughout the organization, there was a collective sense of relief.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For most of human history, music and narrative have been experienced — chiefly — in communal contexts.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports from foreign countries with sweeping reciprocal tariffs could nearly double U.S. inflation if fully imposed, a study said, intensifying a recent resurgence in consumer price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Stocks got a boost Thursday after learning that President Donald Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs won’t take effect immediately.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As part of the strategic plan review, the district has been seeking input to help establish a shared vision among community members.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each morning, there are hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps, all encouraged by staff to foster a sense of shared purpose.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While Vana insisted the trysts were consensual, her older sister saw abuse instead.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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During her testimony, Hermoso denied Rubiales’ claim that the kiss, which caused worldwide outrage, was consensual.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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