as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
The analysis excluded multilateral summits hosted in China, such as the Belt and Road Forum, where dozens of leaders may attend without receiving individual announcements.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
As is perhaps inevitable from a multilateral declaration, the operational details are also thin.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Al-Omari dismissed the idea that the initiative poses a serious institutional challenge, arguing that major powers remain deeply invested in the existing multilateral structure.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While talks leading to the 2015 nuclear pact were multilateral, the current negotiations are confined to Iran and the United States, with Oman acting as mediator.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for multilateral
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
As is perhaps inevitable from a multilateral declaration, the operational details are also thin.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Al-Omari dismissed the idea that the initiative poses a serious institutional challenge, arguing that major powers remain deeply invested in the existing multilateral structure.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While talks leading to the 2015 nuclear pact were multilateral, the current negotiations are confined to Iran and the United States, with Oman acting as mediator.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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The international tournament returns Wednesday, with 20 teams competing in a format similar to the FIFA World Cup, with a group stage starting in Asia, followed by knockout rounds and the championship game at LoanDepot Park in Miami.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, during January’s anti-government protests, the authorities killed thousands of protesters and plunged the entire country into international isolation with an internet blackout.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Warship previously joined multinational naval drills The destroyer IRIS Dena was first launched in 2015 and is part of Iran’s Southern Fleet.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Questions in India over the sinking India has long viewed the Indian Ocean as central to its security, with its navy regularly conducting patrols and multinational exercises to safeguard key sea lanes used for global trade and energy shipments.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times, citing an unnamed Gulf official, reported that a rethink could impact anything from investment pledges to foreign states to contracts with businesses.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police listed multiple flags to watch out for, including Irish and British accents, saying many of the members are part of international rings of foreign nationals using fake business names.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The variety typically reflects the multicultural character of the region, making these festivals appealing to food-curious travelers.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hatakeyama acknowledged the need for building solidarity, reminding a nearly full audience at the Student Union Theater that Japantown in San Jose has always been a multicultural, multiethnic community.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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