UNILATERAL Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

unilateral

adjective

Definition of unilateral

as in one-man

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Recent Examples of unilateral For decades, earthquakes pretty much anywhere met a large, unilateral US response of assistance. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Hosseini said the provisions Levine criticized were not a unilateral power grab. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Presidents of both parties have claimed broad unilateral authority. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 Tonali’s Newcastle contract runs to 2029 and the club have a unilateral ability to extend his contract by a further year. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unilateral

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Adjective

During a one-man show, the sound of rain and thunder blasted above the crowd gathered at his feet.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
This is Urie’s first time on the London stage since 2015’s Buyer & Cellar, a one-man comedy that played at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of one-man

Adjective

In some physical altercations, both residents were aggressors, while other fights were one-sided.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute delivered Spain its second World Cup title Sunday in a win over Argentina that was tense but one-sided.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of one-sided

Adjective

In 2023, she was served a restraining order from the district for sharing teachers’ personal information, which was later revoked, according to previous reporting from The Bee.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
They also are allowed to take part in traditional fantasy football leagues (prize money cannot exceed $250) and legally gamble at casinos on personal time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

Fans’ access to athletes contributes to what is called a parasocial relationship, defined by one-way knowing, said Gayle Stever, a professor at Empire State University who has studied the dynamics between celebrities and fans for decades.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
As of Sunday, people who have monitored the facility’s entrance since last summer told the Herald that the black-and-gold Florida Highway Patrol vehicles, which had been parked at the one-way entrance with their blue sirens flashing, had left.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of one-way

Adjective

Residents have continued to say that addressing congestion on the major thoroughfare is needed, but toll lanes should not be pitched as the sole answer.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
With Fineman gone, Sarah Sherman will be the sole female main-cast member.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of sole

Adjective

In the eighth, Massey hit a go-ahead single, driving in first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
In recent decades, the Mediterranean waters have warmed to temperatures that allow the blue crabs to reproduce more successfully — sometimes multiple times within a single breeding season.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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