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 question is no longer whether Addis Ababa and Mekelle can restore their former bilateral arrangement. — Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Both sides also agreed to set up a dialogue mechanism over artificial intelligence, including a bilateral channel to discuss AI incidents. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026 But even a cursory look beneath the surface revealed the challenges ahead for the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Sheinbaum confirmed the participation of the K-pop group in the bilateral meeting, which will primarily address topics such as trade and investment cooperation as well as the expansion of South Korean cultural content in the Latin American nation. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Sep. 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
Adjective
  • Through quests, combat, exploration and cooperative adventures, players can forge their own paths through the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Other leaders seem resigned to the fact that this 80-year global experiment in cooperative international relations has ceded the floor once again to the world order of coercion that dictated most of human history.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperative
Adjective
  • Part of our collective mounting dread is that this technology is far outstripping the ability, access, and time required to study its effects on human beings.
    — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • O’Hare though paid individuals a collective $16,000 for canvassing, whereas Simmons doesn’t report spending any.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • While pretty, the beachfront isn’t ideal for swimming, so the three communal pools are a welcome perk.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility There are ramps leading up to the lobby and most communal areas, while an elevator makes every level accessible without the need for stairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of communal
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  • The United States and China released Monday reciprocal lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts, in a deal expected to boost bilateral trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In another list were Washington’s reciprocal tariff cuts for Chinese small appliances such as coffee makers and toasters, tableware, blankets and bed linens.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • In the 21st century, presidents and lawmakers would be wise to adopt the same strategy—not fearing AI, but creating a governance system that allows this technology to realize its potential as a source of hope and shared progress.
    — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Shared spacecraft infrastructure Space Factories combines reusable, free-flying CarryAll spacecraft with standardized containers and shared services.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shared
Adjective
  • Its restrictions cover suicide and self-harm promotion, eating disorder encouragement, body shaming, non-consensual intimate imagery, harassment, and animal cruelty.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Critics argue that the bill would expose people to prosecution for consensual conduct.
    — Ilana Turko, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of consensual

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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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