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
The Panamanian deputy minister for security, Luis Icaza, said that thanks to bilateral collaboration between Panama and the U.S., the flow of migrants crossing the Darien was reduced by 90% in January, compared with the same month a year earlier.
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet and hold a bilateral news conference.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
This created a bilateral trade deficit of $40.7 billion, equivalent to less than 0.15 per cent of the U.S. G.D.P.—hardly an alarming figure.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Not only is Mexico the U.S.'s single largest bilateral trading partner, even ahead of China, but cooperation on drug enforcement and migration also key.
—ABC News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet and hold a bilateral news conference.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
This created a bilateral trade deficit of $40.7 billion, equivalent to less than 0.15 per cent of the U.S. G.D.P.—hardly an alarming figure.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
Not only is Mexico the U.S.'s single largest bilateral trading partner, even ahead of China, but cooperation on drug enforcement and migration also key.
—ABC News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
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The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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This study is funded through a cooperative agreement with United States Department of Agricultures Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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For most of human history, music and narrative have been experienced — chiefly — in communal contexts.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports from foreign countries with sweeping reciprocal tariffs could nearly double U.S. inflation if fully imposed, a study said, intensifying a recent resurgence in consumer price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration is also weighing levying reciprocal tariffs in April.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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As part of the strategic plan review, the district has been seeking input to help establish a shared vision among community members.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each morning, there are hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps, all encouraged by staff to foster a sense of shared purpose.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the time of the case, Bryant admitted to adultery with a 19-year-old resort hotel worker in Colorado but denied the rape allegations, always maintaining that the encounter was consensual.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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