bilateral

adjective

Definition of bilateralnext
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 visit also gave new impetus to economic ties, with both countries agreeing to rapidly increase bilateral trade, expand cooperation in economic forums such as the World Trade Organization, and establish a financial dialogue mechanism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 The annual bilateral exercise included field training; close-air support; urban operations; and simulated air, ground, and amphibious assaults that were designed to strengthen the alliance and enhance combined capabilities. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman also signed a bilateral agreement on nuclear safeguards. — Spencer Kimball,pippa Stevens, CNBC, 22 July 2026 An autopsy report obtained by Entertainment Weekly states that multiple bilateral temporal calvarial fractures and a brain injury were also revealed. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bilateral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
  1. cooperative
  2. collective
  3. communal
  4. reciprocal
  5. shared
  6. consensual
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  • The driver of the 18-wheeler remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation, according to police.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Other cooperative strategies include herding mobile rays, blocking an escape path while hunting white sharks, and deliberately producing waves to bump penguins off ice floes.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
Definition of cooperative
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  • Growing societal acceptance of and support for working mothers is part of that change, as is an NWSL collective-bargaining agreement featuring protections and provisions for mothers and childcare.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • In 1999, Drew co-founded the music collective Broken Social Scene with his fellow singer and guitarist Brendan Canning, counting several members of the two units among its creative lineups.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • Pirkei Avot, in Judaism, a tractate within the Mishnah that focuses on ethical, communal, and religious values.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • But audience appetite for great stories, and for the communal experience of cinema-going, is strikingly resurgent and our filmmaking talent continues to be among the world’s best.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Trust Drives Accountability Today’s multigenerational and hybrid workforces expect leaders who can connect by demonstrating self‑awareness and empathy, as these are essential to building trust and reciprocal accountability.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • According to Tidal, the idea of Nas creating a playlist inspired by Jay-Z’s career was both reciprocal and congratulatory.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • What’s more, some creators already build pathways toward peer connection, mutual aid, learning, advocacy, and shared purpose.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Even in moments like these, the strength of ESPN comes from our people, our teamwork and our shared mission to serve sports fans.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of shared
Adjective
  • Michigan Dem hopeful Abdul El-Sayed jabs CNN giving him 'non-consensual colonoscopy' in recent interviews.
    — , FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Andrew Tate and the women later claimed the actions were consensual.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of consensual

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