as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
The multilateral deal constrained the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
For now, the UAE isn’t considering any further withdrawals from multilateral organizations, an official told CNN on Wednesday.
—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
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
For now, the UAE isn’t considering any further withdrawals from multilateral organizations, an official told CNN on Wednesday.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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Amsterdam was once widely treated as the gay capital of Europe, with a lively scene around Reguliersdwarsstraat that turned the city into an international hub in the late twentieth century.—
Jurriaan Teulings,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Out of the 168 industry guests this year, 90 are international professionals and about 78 national, and of that total, around 25 are programmers, 25 are sales agents/distributors and 15 are broadcasters/platforms.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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In Mexico City, where the tournament opens on June 11, officials are bolstering security as part of a coordinated multinational effort.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The high-tech rescue operation has unfolded as a multinational effort, with specialist divers also deployed from France, Australia, Finland, Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
1 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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