as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
For now, the UAE isn’t considering any further withdrawals from multilateral organizations, an official told CNN on Wednesday.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The United Kingdom and France have already launched a multilateral effort involving 30+ nations toward securing the strait that could eventually involve deploying military assets if a peace deal is reached, according to those countries' governments.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Charles' mother, Elizabeth II, stressed the importance of democracy, international cooperation and multilateral organizations such as the UN and NATO during her 1991 address to Congress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
The United Kingdom and France have already launched a multilateral effort involving 30+ nations toward securing the strait that could eventually involve deploying military assets if a peace deal is reached, according to those countries' governments.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
There are hints that the UAE will make further breaks from multilateral bodies in coming weeks.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Charles' mother, Elizabeth II, stressed the importance of democracy, international cooperation and multilateral organizations such as the UN and NATO during her 1991 address to Congress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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My escape plan was romantic but nearly impossible—a single mother with no international connections trying to get an MBA abroad while hiding from an abusive ex-husband?—
Tamar Gakharia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The staff would be asked to observe international passengers, check passengers' temperatures for fever and refer ill passengers to CDC Port Health Station if further assessment was needed, all on a volunteer basis.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Frigidaire dishwasher Frigidaire, a subsidiary of the multinational company Electrolux, was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Furthermore, recent high-profile attacks are evidence that bad actors continue to target large, multinational suppliers whose outages inflict maximum financial damage across their extensive customer base.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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That finding helps explain why a beginner can sit down at a pottery wheel in a foreign country and walk away with a usable piece in a single afternoon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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Andreea is a leading podcast growth strategist who believes in the power of authentic, multicultural storytelling to bridge borders.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The multicultural restaurant, bar and hookah lounge officially opens Thursday, May 28, at 3509 David Cox Road in the Prosperity Church Road area of North Charlotte.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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