as in international
relating to or involving two or more nations
climate change is a transnational problem that requires a transnational solution
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Recent Examples of transnational
To hear progressives tell it, going after transnational criminals and gang members is beside the point.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park.
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Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
Originally a Venezuelan prison gang, TdA has rapidly expanded into a transnational terrorist organization operating in cities like New York.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for transnational
Boston Herald Editorial Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories.
—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park.
—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
Originally a Venezuelan prison gang, TdA has rapidly expanded into a transnational terrorist organization operating in cities like New York.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for transnational
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transnational
international
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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“Transnational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transnational. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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