as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
The multilateral lunch is scheduled for noon in the State Dining Room of the White House.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
The concerns come as finance ministers from G20 countries arrive in South Africa this week to discuss mounting trade tensions, a global economic slowdown, and the White House’s threat to withdraw from multilateral organizations.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Even if a multilateral nuclear force provided enhanced capabilities and thus a higher level of deterrence—whose benefits would also redound to the French and the British—the question of who held the ultimate launch authority would likely outweigh any other considerations.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Iran has always denied seeking a nuclear weapon but has significantly ramped up levels of uranium enrichment since Trump abandoned a previous multilateral nuclear agreement during his first administration in 2018.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
The concerns come as finance ministers from G20 countries arrive in South Africa this week to discuss mounting trade tensions, a global economic slowdown, and the White House’s threat to withdraw from multilateral organizations.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Even if a multilateral nuclear force provided enhanced capabilities and thus a higher level of deterrence—whose benefits would also redound to the French and the British—the question of who held the ultimate launch authority would likely outweigh any other considerations.
—Florence Gaub, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Iran has always denied seeking a nuclear weapon but has significantly ramped up levels of uranium enrichment since Trump abandoned a previous multilateral nuclear agreement during his first administration in 2018.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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Over 40% of international exports from Europe are targeted toward the U.S. market.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her transition from international corporate roles to leading initiatives in digital tax education reflects a strong blend of practical experience and forward-thinking strategy.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Its culinary impact is just as notable: The metro Detroit region is the birthplace of multinational chains, such as Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Jet’s Pizza, which have brought Detroit into the global pizza lexicon.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Wild, fanciful murals are everywhere—on the bicycle shop, a parking lot, the patios of bars-mixed in with a totally eclectic mix of bookstores, galleries, cafes for coffee and multinational cuisines and a marijuana shop.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Real or perceived connections to the Chinese government, companies, or foreign nationals, often raising concerns about influence or security.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The rest belongs to foreign governments, other central banks, and official international organizations, who trust the Fed to keep it locked away 80 feet below street level.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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While London has become a world-class food city, its culinary prestige rests largely on the contributions of immigrant chefs and multicultural influences rather than the elevation of native British dishes.—
Chris Reed,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Maxwell Street Market For more than 100 years, Maxwell Street Market was a bustling hub of vendors, food, and music that reflected the city’s multicultural community.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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