as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
Trump has never appreciated multilateral alliances and organizations, preferring their bilateral counterparts instead.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Neoconservatism was also fueled by contempt for diplomacy and multilateral organizations like the United Nations, and a sense that a decadent America would be reinvigorated by international aggression.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recall that Trump in his first term shredded the multilateral nuclear nonproliferation agreement with Iran.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In foreign policy, Beijing has prioritized its own interests by forging bilateral ties while encouraging multilateral engagement.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Neoconservatism was also fueled by contempt for diplomacy and multilateral organizations like the United Nations, and a sense that a decadent America would be reinvigorated by international aggression.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recall that Trump in his first term shredded the multilateral nuclear nonproliferation agreement with Iran.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In foreign policy, Beijing has prioritized its own interests by forging bilateral ties while encouraging multilateral engagement.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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The two flight attendants visited a bar in Medellin's El Poblado neighborhood popular with international tourists, according to family and friends, as well as Colombian officials.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The city said the companies worked directly with JCDecaux, the multinational French corporation that maintains Chicago’s bus shelters, to have the sites cleaned and glass replaced.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In multinational companies with complex benefits offerings in different geographies, getting an answer to this seemingly simple question can often take days.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The authors suggest that the Democratic preference, approximating a more native pronunciation, was motivated by greater multicultural sensitivity.—
Valerie M. Fridland,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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The vibrant multicultural port city is in itself a singular destination, where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and British colonial influences converge.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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