as in international
relating to or involving two or more nations
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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Border Patrol can be limited to the border, and Homeland Security Investigations can be retargeted toward their traditional function of sophisticated transnational commercial crimes.
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Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
First, the persistence of ungoverned or contested spaces along the Pakistan-Afghan border risks creating an enabling environment for transnational militant groups.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The decisive action of the Mexican government is positive for families on both sides of the border who suffer the devastating consequences of the activities of these transnational criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
First, the persistence of ungoverned or contested spaces along the Pakistan-Afghan border risks creating an enabling environment for transnational militant groups.
—Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
The decisive action of the Mexican government is positive for families on both sides of the border who suffer the devastating consequences of the activities of these transnational criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Although weakened, the factions still survive, and could form a powerful, transnational and motivated insurgency when the time comes to fight whatever emerges if the Islamic Republic falls.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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Try Something Different for Entertainment SIFF Cinema Downtown is the spot for indie or international films at one of Seattle’s beloved independent theaters — try the local craft beer and chocolate popcorn at the concession stand.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The apparent gap between China’s reported capabilities and international rankings is not necessarily a direct comparison, as the two rely on different methodologies and definitions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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