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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone
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Recent Examples of collaboration
The investment strategy will promote more collaboration among CalPERS staff, said CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Stephen Gilmore — to ideally produce higher returns on the fund’s assets.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the creative studio hard-launched with the news that the Oscar winner has joined Juxtapose as an advisory partner, following previous collaborations with the company co-founded by CEO Luke Anderson and Amanda Goldfine.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Whether in love, work or regarding collaboration, this is your cue to stop over-exerting yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The skittery ballad co-written by Andrew Goldstein (Maroon 5, Katy Perry) and singer-songwriter JXDN is the 29-year-old K-pop star’s first solo effort entirely in English following on the heels of March’s Beam EP, a three-track collaboration with SEVENTEEN bandmate Woozi.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Designed by Silvester Fuller Architects in collaboration with Jamie Durie Design, the home, completed in 2025, is an audacious experiment in eco-conscious living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Sperry and Pleasures have reunited for their second collaboration.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The case was made in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Klein has been talking to the owners of these establishments and others about future collaborations and events.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
On Tuesday, the creative studio hard-launched with the news that the Oscar winner has joined Juxtapose as an advisory partner, following previous collaborations with the company co-founded by CEO Luke Anderson and Amanda Goldfine.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Whether in love, work or regarding collaboration, this is your cue to stop over-exerting yourself.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The skittery ballad co-written by Andrew Goldstein (Maroon 5, Katy Perry) and singer-songwriter JXDN is the 29-year-old K-pop star’s first solo effort entirely in English following on the heels of March’s Beam EP, a three-track collaboration with SEVENTEEN bandmate Woozi.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Designed by Silvester Fuller Architects in collaboration with Jamie Durie Design, the home, completed in 2025, is an audacious experiment in eco-conscious living.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Sperry and Pleasures have reunited for their second collaboration.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The case was made in collaboration with Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Klein has been talking to the owners of these establishments and others about future collaborations and events.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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The first film out of a 2024 partnership between Amazon MGM and The Wonder Project, Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten’s indie studio, to develops series and films rooted in spirituality.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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This sketch essentially spoofs his brand partnerships and bland style.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The United States and South Korea have maintained close military coordination as Pyongyang accelerates its weapons testing program.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The interim government turned to China and Pakistan to rebalance Bangladesh’s options and secure tangible gains in defense cooperation and economic assistance.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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In recent decades, Thailand and Cambodia have had a complicated relationship of both cooperation and rivalry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Archdeacon, who now leads roughly 1,000 UC Health doctors as CEO of University of Cincinnati Physicians, later described the decision as a cost-saving move for the department that had nothing to do with his relationship with Stryker.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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This uneasy relationship was on display when Takaichi met Xi at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in late October.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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The controllers’ union and Airlines for America (A4A), the commercial airlines’ trade association, declined to directly address the question of privatization when asked on Friday.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Drew Maloney, the CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, a trade association of for-profit electric utilities, suggested that only some states are the drivers of higher average electric bills.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The justified fear was that without a conference affiliation with the two biggest schools in the Big 12 would be catastrophic to Texas Tech University, its football team, the entire athletic department, and to Lubbock itself.—
Mac Engel
November 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The top two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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It's never been more important to lead with empathy, prioritize well-being and preserve the human connections that make organizations thrive.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The day-to-day connection, because of the lack of memory, has changed.—
Lana Wilhelm,
Flow Space,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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