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Recent Examples of unilaterally
Three years earlier, Israel had unilaterally withdrawn from Gaza.
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Presidents were not meant to unilaterally commit the nation to war, or the risk of war, without Congress.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
To further shroud the details around such operations, in what could be an effort to unilaterally bypass those laws, is an affront to the American people, who have vested warmaking powers to the Congress.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Democrats also want to reverse $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid that Republicans enacted unilaterally this summer, eliminate new work requirements for that program, block the White House from clawing back funds previously approved by Congress, and restore funding for medical research.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
That seems an especially risky approach given that GOP margins in both the House and Senate are too thin to move unilaterally.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Bloomberg previously reported, Taiwan is upset that South Africa unilaterally moved to relocate Taiwan's embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg after meeting with China's president, Xi Jinping, in 2023.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some in this body seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Our close reading of the 290 speeches by Xi and his foreign ministers Yang Jiechi and Wang Yi from 2012 to 2025—in both their original Chinese and English translations—found no mention of China’s desire to be a hegemon that can unilaterally set global rules.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Presidents were not meant to unilaterally commit the nation to war, or the risk of war, without Congress.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
To further shroud the details around such operations, in what could be an effort to unilaterally bypass those laws, is an affront to the American people, who have vested warmaking powers to the Congress.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Democrats also want to reverse $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid that Republicans enacted unilaterally this summer, eliminate new work requirements for that program, block the White House from clawing back funds previously approved by Congress, and restore funding for medical research.
—Nik Popli, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
That seems an especially risky approach given that GOP margins in both the House and Senate are too thin to move unilaterally.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
As Bloomberg previously reported, Taiwan is upset that South Africa unilaterally moved to relocate Taiwan's embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg after meeting with China's president, Xi Jinping, in 2023.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Now, as if to encourage continued conflict, some in this body seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Our close reading of the 290 speeches by Xi and his foreign ministers Yang Jiechi and Wang Yi from 2012 to 2025—in both their original Chinese and English translations—found no mention of China’s desire to be a hegemon that can unilaterally set global rules.
—David C. Kang, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilaterally
Adverb
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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All recipes were independently created and have not been reviewed or approved by any other parties.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans say that issue should be dealt with separately.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Diet Coke Lime would be sold individually in 20 fluid ounce plastic bottles, and in 12-packs of 12 fluid ounce cans, according to the website.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The approach was overseen by Pedro de Diego, one of Spain’s leading prosthetic makeup artists, who designed each effect individually during the screenwriting phase to ensure consistency and cinematic impact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Researchers believe the lighter fuselage could have floated into the lagoon after the aircraft broke apart on the reef.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Because each channel is captured a few seconds apart, anything moving across Mars, such as clouds or dust devils, leaves a faint but measurable shift between frames.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Nevertheless, authorities in this area have expressed concern that taxpayers and trusts may be severally penalized for failure to take distributions under rules that are very difficult to understand.—
Alan Gassman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2022
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As did the lawsuit before it, the new filing seeks a judgment in excess of $75,000, jointly and severally, against the entities and officials.—
Darcie Moran,
Detroit Free Press,
9 Sep. 2021
Adverb
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Although the defense deserves its fair share of blame for allowing a backup tailback in Rico Dowdle to single-handedly produce more than 200 yards of offense, Tagovailoa and company didn’t exactly do themselves any favors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jane has single-handedly taught the world so much.—
Ellie Goulding,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their 7-3 win over the Cubs in Game 2 of the other NLDS matchup was powered solely by three monster home runs.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Unilaterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilaterally. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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