as in international
involving more than two groups or countries
a multilateral treaty/agreement
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Recent Examples of multilateral
International mechanisms — including the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and a multilateral coordination group — have been working to bridge that gap since late 2024, without success.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump’s approach to foreign policy — characterized by skepticism toward alliances, withdrawal from multilateral agreements and transactional deals — has caused anxiety and distress in Taiwan.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Well, the president of this country continues to question the value of multilateral institutions.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean was a vibrant, multilateral trading zone, as was the South China Sea.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump’s approach to foreign policy — characterized by skepticism toward alliances, withdrawal from multilateral agreements and transactional deals — has caused anxiety and distress in Taiwan.
—Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026
Well, the president of this country continues to question the value of multilateral institutions.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Indian Ocean was a vibrant, multilateral trading zone, as was the South China Sea.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multilateral
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In the past decade, the leadership of the Kinahan organization has become rich and cosmopolitan, and their life styles have started to resemble those of international businessmen more than of street hoodlums.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mixed performance was observed at other multinational corporations, with standout brands like SK-II growing at 62 percent in March, and Cetaphil growing at 40 percent.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a new multinational force known as the Gang Suppression Force, with US backing, which aims to stabilize Haiti and ultimately make the country capable of functioning without the foreign force.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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That’s no different from foreign bots intruding into our elections.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The Gold100 will be the centerpiece of the Gold Gala, the definitive annual multicultural gathering, with special on-stage moments.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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What was supposed to be a celebration of heritage at Beverly Elementary School in Oakland County, Michigan, became overshadowed by antisemitism after an advocate said stickers featuring offensive language were discovered during a multicultural night on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Multilateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multilateral. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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