as in cooperative
involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
On April 9, Trump did back off, announcing a 90-day pause to provide time for individualized bilateral negotiations.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
This arms race between the U.S. in China is especially concerning given that there is no bilateral arms control agreement, and alongside Russia, neither country has ratified the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Notably, the network never evolved beyond a set of disparate and almost exclusively bilateral alliances.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The exchange was prepared following bilateral peace talks in Istanbul last week.
—Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 24 May 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
This arms race between the U.S. in China is especially concerning given that there is no bilateral arms control agreement, and alongside Russia, neither country has ratified the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Notably, the network never evolved beyond a set of disparate and almost exclusively bilateral alliances.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
The exchange was prepared following bilateral peace talks in Istanbul last week.
—Dragana Jovanovic, ABC News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
Adjective
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One of just two units in the building, cooperative fees run roughly $4,000 per month.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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Chinese President Xi Jinping also sent a congratulatory message to Lee, saying that Beijing is willing to work with Seoul to advance their cooperative partnership for the benefit of the countries’ peoples, according to state broadcaster CCTV.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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This collective expertise has allowed BoardWise to recognize that several forces are reshaping the global board governance today.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Trump's reciprocal tariffs, meanwhile, have been brought down to a baseline 10-percent for 90 days as of April 9.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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On April 9, President Trump paused the implementation of reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, though a baseline 10% tariff is still in place for all goods coming into the US.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the UAE marked a pivotal moment for UAE-U.S. bilateral relations, shining a spotlight on a shared vision for the future.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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What connects them is not a shared look or flavor, but a move away from formula.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In her interview with investigators, the woman at times referred to the meetings with Jones as consensual because everything that happened was part of a healing process that Jones said was from God.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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Having declared that Combs was a heavy drug user and a resorted to domestic violence in their opening statement on May 12, the defense tend to treat the damning footage as an example of a consensual entanglement, noting that Combs did eventually let Ventura leave the Intercontinental hotel.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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