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Recent Examples of unilaterally
Trump has since largely overhauled GOP dogma by pushing for massive hikes in import taxes, having unilaterally imposed them last year by declaring an economic emergency.
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Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Biden lacked the authority to unilaterally take such a step.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But none allow presidents to unilaterally use these duties as a weapon to pursue geopolitical goals.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Specifically, the Insurrection Act allowed the President to act unilaterally to federalize the militia of any state, and to use the armed forces, and to deploy them in response to requests by governors or state legislatures.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In early December 2023, Rupert unilaterally altered the irrevocable family trust to install his son Lachlan as his successor.
—Gabriel Sherman, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
Watson said the restriction is intended to bring Austin in line with other large Texas cities, which generally do not allow council members to unilaterally redirect office funds.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Last month, the Venezuelan government announced that the federal government had unilaterally suspended its twice-weekly deportations amid escalating tensions.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Authoritarian regimes may treat outer space as a place to install infrastructure and write the rules unilaterally.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Biden lacked the authority to unilaterally take such a step.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
But none allow presidents to unilaterally use these duties as a weapon to pursue geopolitical goals.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Specifically, the Insurrection Act allowed the President to act unilaterally to federalize the militia of any state, and to use the armed forces, and to deploy them in response to requests by governors or state legislatures.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
In early December 2023, Rupert unilaterally altered the irrevocable family trust to install his son Lachlan as his successor.
—Gabriel Sherman, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
Watson said the restriction is intended to bring Austin in line with other large Texas cities, which generally do not allow council members to unilaterally redirect office funds.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Last month, the Venezuelan government announced that the federal government had unilaterally suspended its twice-weekly deportations amid escalating tensions.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Authoritarian regimes may treat outer space as a place to install infrastructure and write the rules unilaterally.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unilaterally
Adverb
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In 2023, the firm was separately contracted to develop a linear aerospike rocket engine for a spaceplane demonstrator.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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At one point, officials claimed Fullerton fans were blowing a whistle in the stands and separately issued a yellow card on an adult on the sidelines who was not dressed in Fullerton colors and didn’t appear to be an official member of the team.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The ad shows the new Cadillac Formula 1 vehicle being formed out of parts, all of which can be seen individually over a desert landscape.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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These individually wrapped peanut butter and oat bites are a suitable lunch box treat, or fuel for people who take long bike rides and other torturous endurance sports.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Scoop ¼-cupfuls of batter into pan, spacing evenly apart.—
Ken Haedrich,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zesica Collared Maxi Dress A preppy twist sets this maxi dress apart.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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First, disgorgement was tailored to each individual and not awarded jointly and severally.—
The Insider,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2021
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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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The medium-large, 90- to 160-petaled blooms are produced singly and in small clusters.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The case for D’Amaro To be fair, D’Amaro is not single-handedly responsible for any of these Disney Parks’ problems.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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By the end of the first quarter against DePaul on Wednesday night, UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd was outscoring the home team single-handedly.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Two neighbors with the same type of house could get charged very different insurance premiums solely based on a credit score, Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, said.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Unilaterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unilaterally. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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