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involving two groups or countries; having or affecting two sides
bilateral trade agreements a bilateral treaty
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Recent Examples of bilateral
The leaders were expected to discuss an extensive bilateral agenda, including migration, defense, border security, industrial cooperation and trade.
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
During this new era in bilateral relations with the United States — a country that has pledged to support Venezuela through a phase of economic stabilization and transition — concrete changes have been announced.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed plans to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, a goal that was first announced in 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The visit will also include a garden party, a ceremonial military review and a bilateral meeting between King Charles and the president, during which Queen Camilla and the first lady are expected to hold a separate meeting.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
During this new era in bilateral relations with the United States — a country that has pledged to support Venezuela through a phase of economic stabilization and transition — concrete changes have been announced.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed plans to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, a goal that was first announced in 2018.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The visit will also include a garden party, a ceremonial military review and a bilateral meeting between King Charles and the president, during which Queen Camilla and the first lady are expected to hold a separate meeting.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
Adjective
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Seven Cubs In 25 Years of Partnership Zoo Atlanta’s relationship with giant pandas stretches back to 1999, when the zoo entered its first cooperative agreement with China.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some art is cooperative, Some not.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The Seahawks leaned on a collective pass rush rather than one dominant star, finishing the season as one of the league’s more effective defensive fronts.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.—
Terry Ward,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wave of antisemitic attacks This stabbing is the latest in a string of attacks targeting synagogues and other communal buildings that have left London’s Jewish community in a heightened state of anxiety.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the queen visited in 1976, British officials discussed whether to invite Carter, then the likely Democratic nominee, to the reciprocal dinner at the British Embassy to meet her.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stefanishyna envisions a reciprocal partnership with Washington, in which each side can provide the other with critical assistance.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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By reducing fragmentation and strengthening shared understanding, teams may gain a clearer view of how value is created and where effort is directed across the organization.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood executives tried to rally the broader entertainment industry against television as a shared threat.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Weinstein's lawyers maintain that everything that happened between the two was consensual and part of a supportive, caring relationship.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Patel told police that everything that happened was consensual.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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