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
Perhaps the biggest obstacle to bilateral relations is Ms. Hasina, whom India refuses to hand over to Bangladesh to stand trial on charges of corruption and human rights abuses.
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Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The stated objective of reversing course and reducing rates so quickly after they were introduced was to allow time for bilateral negotiations.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Unlike in a multilateral system, bilateral agreements are difficult to enforce and thus difficult for countries and firms to trust.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
Trump’s speech at the investment conference followed him signing several bilateral agreements during a state visit with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Kevin Breuninger,natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The stated objective of reversing course and reducing rates so quickly after they were introduced was to allow time for bilateral negotiations.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 16 May 2025
Unlike in a multilateral system, bilateral agreements are difficult to enforce and thus difficult for countries and firms to trust.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
Trump’s speech at the investment conference followed him signing several bilateral agreements during a state visit with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Kevin Breuninger,natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
Adjective
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, isn’t even pretending to be cooperative.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Historic West End Partners will open a 15,000-square-foot cooperative grocery store in partnership with Weaver Street Market, which has four stores in the Raleigh region.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The hillside property features an outdoor communal area between the homes and below, a recreational area with a gym, pool, ice bath and dry sauna.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Or even worse, a dangerous fantasy at a time when funding a longitudinal study on communal living could get your whole university canceled?—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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What To Know The two sides had been negotiating on a new agreement amid Trump's pause on his reciprocal tariffs.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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That bodes poorly for President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which experts warn will both raise prices and lead to an economic slowdown as other economies impose reciprocal tariffs on American exports.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Head to the shared courtyard to meet a mix of local residents and other tourists.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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This alignment is crucial for fostering a collaborative environment where mutual trust and shared objectives pave the way for effective partnership.—
Randy Wong,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But Richard’s testimony shows a pattern of physical violence and helps rebut the defense’s argument that the conduct was consensual.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2025
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These are the same individuals, former long-term girlfriends, who were involved in consensual relationships.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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