as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
In his encyclical, Leo fretted about multiple ongoing wars, lamented the decline of multilateral coalitions and blasted arms industry profits as driving the conflicts.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The multilateral safety net that boards have been quietly assuming exists is being dismantled.
—Tj Marlin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
For now, the UAE isn’t considering any further withdrawals from multilateral organizations, an official told CNN on Wednesday.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The multilateral safety net that boards have been quietly assuming exists is being dismantled.
—Tj Marlin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China’s rise has been defined by integration into global markets, multilateral institutions, and sprawling supply chains.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
For now, the UAE isn’t considering any further withdrawals from multilateral organizations, an official told CNN on Wednesday.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Composed of French, Italian and American troops, this multinational force in Lebanon was tasked to act as a buffer zone between feuding parties and provide port security to Palestinian fighters leaving Lebanon.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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France and Germany look likely to turn to homegrown or other multinational projects respectively to fill the fighter-jet gap.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Paramount has petitioned the FCC to sign off on the foreign investment, as any foreign ownership stake above 25% requires agency approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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The potential benefits of more inclusive workplaces are 2SLGBTQIA+ professionals better placed to develop and produce diverse Canadian stories to more accurately reflect multicultural audiences at home and worldwide.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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The caffeinated beverage that is ubiquitous in some South American countries has spread alongside the multicultural appeal of soccer, including in the United States, where it's become a drink of choice for star athletes on the pitch and off.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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