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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Born in West London to a Senegalese-Grenadian family, Estelle’s trajectory from local MC to international star has long been rooted in self-definition.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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When the bill was read out to parliament the prime minister confirmed that four sites have been identified by CGG Services SAS, a French multinational geoscience technology services company.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 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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So in many other ways, the sounds and sights of their household were foreign to us.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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The court said the state was likely to succeed on the merits of the case, saying the state’s law was narrowly tailored to serve the government’s compelling interest in preventing foreign influence on elections.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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What To Do In An ICE Raid At Your Workplace Joycelyn David, a multicultural leadership and marketing expert, says business leaders need cultural fluency now more than ever, as ICE raids impact employee morale, customer trust and brand reputation.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Black people are depicted as rapists and cannibals, Jews as rapacious and controlling, and white people who believe in a multicultural society as race traitors who also deserve to die.—
James Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
18 July 2025
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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