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 On Monday, the Eagles and Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn, announced that the Super Bowl LIX MVP has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, meaning a blood clot has traveled to his lungs. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The Eagles and agent Nicole Lynn said Monday that Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 The majority of about 50,000 American troops in Japan under the bilateral security pact are on the small but strategically important southern island. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 The two top diplomats discussed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, energy, technology and defense. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 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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  • Kashpirovskiy performing tricks and hypnotizing a kolkhoz [Soviet cooperative farm] audience.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Community Gardens at Prairie Green is a cooperative partnership between the Geneva Park District, the city of Geneva and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperative
Adjective
  • These electrode arrays, which contain anywhere from 128 to just over 200 separate electrodes, record the collective activity of many neurons and send the neural waveforms to a computer for analysis.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Collaborators arrive from across the globe — Brazilian funkeiro Adame DJ, post-Soviet electro-punk collective Locked Club, Argentine rapper TAICHU, German duo Brutalismus 3000 — but Ridha never loses the thread.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • One tier down from Dithaba (both fiscally and geographically), Kapano is a few minutes’ walk down a dusty hill and follows a similar format, with four generous-sized rooms veering off the communal pool, bar, and alfresco deck dining area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The culinary kickoff featured communal dining tables and a menu crafted by Luck chef ambassador Michael Fojtasek of Olamaie and Maie Day.
    — Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Addressing those fears will require reciprocal steps and credible verification.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members can use wellness zones and coworking spaces, join group sailing adventures, enjoy a year-round social calendar, and take advantage of reciprocal arrangements with over 220 other clubs.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • Connections that unlock growth can also create shared vulnerabilities that hackers, fraudsters, and scammers are quick to exploit.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, interiors marry beauty and coziness—think a charming living room for long evenings in front of the fire, a sophisticated kitchen for big breakfast spreads and shared cooking, and a deep soaking tub for relaxing in.
    — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shared
Adjective
  • In a December 2023 interview, Brand, now 51, sat alongside his attorney and delivered a lengthy prepared statement to detectives, maintaining that his encounters were consensual.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Brand, who was not famous in 1999, argued that the encounter was consensual.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of consensual

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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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