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
But optimistic talk about deepening the bilateral relationship doesn’t mean that the promises made and deals announced are all real.
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The rival superpowers entered the summit divided over thorny issues including Taiwan, trade disputes and the Iran war, though both Washington and Beijing have sought to prioritize stability in bilateral relations after a turbulent start to Trump’s second term.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Trump’s schedule on Thursday, May 14 included a bilateral meeting with China’s president, as well as the banquet later that night, per his schedule, which the White House shared with USA TODAY via email.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The rival superpowers entered the summit divided over thorny issues including Taiwan, trade disputes and the Iran war, though both Washington and Beijing have sought to prioritize stability in bilateral relations after a turbulent start to Trump’s second term.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Trump’s schedule on Thursday, May 14 included a bilateral meeting with China’s president, as well as the banquet later that night, per his schedule, which the White House shared with USA TODAY via email.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bilateral
Adjective
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Beckett was found unresponsive in the hotel room, and her mother was cooperative during the investigation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The railroad projects are a cooperative effort by Caltrans, the San Diego Association of Governments, and railroad right-of-way owner North County Transit District.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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The collective ire of the group spilled over.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Once again, the venue has made the argument that cinema can feel like communal, live entertainment.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Dog motherhood offers a version of care that is reciprocal without being all-consuming.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2026
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Zelenskyy noted in a post on X that Ukraine would observe a reciprocal ceasefire starting at midnight on Tuesday.—
F. Brinley Bruton,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Monday’s appearance was a dramatic sight based on their shared vitriol.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Bringing this story to live theatre, after the immensely successful film, offers the chance to heighten its intensity in a shared way, and we’re thrilled to join forces with Lionsgate and Bekah.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Weinstein's lawyers maintain that the encounter was consensual.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The takedown of Motherless marks a major development in efforts to combat the spread of non-consensual imagery online.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Bilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bilateral. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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