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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Recent Examples of transnational
Through this approach, Active Clubs have built a transnational network of echo chambers, recruitment pipelines and paramilitary-style training in parks and gyms.
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Art Jipson, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Others were identified as members of transnational gangs or had criminal histories in their home countries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated transnational networks now control coca-rich regions, prioritizing business goals rather than political influence.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Their arrival adds a potent mix of firepower, surveillance and flexibility to a region increasingly viewed by the Trump administration as a corridor for narcotics smuggling and transnational crime.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Art Jipson, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Others were identified as members of transnational gangs or had criminal histories in their home countries.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Sophisticated transnational networks now control coca-rich regions, prioritizing business goals rather than political influence.
—Bram Ebus, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
Their arrival adds a potent mix of firepower, surveillance and flexibility to a region increasingly viewed by the Trump administration as a corridor for narcotics smuggling and transnational crime.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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The film was acquired by Sony Pictures Classics and is one of the five movies shortlisted by France’s Oscar committee for the international feature film race.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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