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 European Union and the United States took one ultra-laborious step forward in ratifying their bilateral trade deal in late June. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 The distinction matters because Spain, like dozens of other countries, has a bilateral tax treaty with the United States specifically designed to prevent double taxation. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 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 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible.
    — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026
Definition of communal
Adjective
  • Creator relationships often remain asymmetrical, fostering spectatorship rather than genuine, reciprocal community.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More recently, Tom Morello, Puscifer, and even the world’s greatest rock ’n roll band, the Rolling Stones, have recognized the reciprocal relationship that fans have with both mediums.
    — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 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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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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