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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 collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The collaboration marks Completedworks’ debut into sneaker design as well as its first tie-up with the sportswear brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Congress has proposed and authorized expansive construction projects, such as the REACH expansion adjacent to the Kennedy Center, designed for artist collaboration, to smaller standard year-to-year maintenance costs.
—Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The post is soundbedded by a snippet of the track, and is shared as a collaboration with Michael Chugg’s Chugg Entertainment, a joint venture with Frontier Touring.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The actress rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in collaboration with American Eagle that day.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The series was created in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, and the Murals of La Jolla Program.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The collaboration marks Completedworks’ debut into sneaker design as well as its first tie-up with the sportswear brand.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Congress has proposed and authorized expansive construction projects, such as the REACH expansion adjacent to the Kennedy Center, designed for artist collaboration, to smaller standard year-to-year maintenance costs.
—Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
The post is soundbedded by a snippet of the track, and is shared as a collaboration with Michael Chugg’s Chugg Entertainment, a joint venture with Frontier Touring.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The actress rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in collaboration with American Eagle that day.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
The series was created in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, and the Murals of La Jolla Program.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The partnership between Dimoldenberg and Gloria Sanchez pairs a fresh, digital-first creative voice with a production company that has a track record of backing distinctive storytelling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Your cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps control your balance, coordination, and movements.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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If painting and digital media can be seen as frenemies that alternate between conflict and cooperation, John Pomara’s splendid new show at Barry Whistler Gallery is a masterful case study of the sometimes tense, sometimes thriving interaction of the two.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Homan said a complete drawdown would hinge upon continued cooperation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, Esposito did work at Michigan under former Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who has a strong relationship with Minter.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The couple became fan-favorites on Love Island, and followers have become very invested in seeing their relationship succeed.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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An independent team does not have a conference affiliation.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Williams has both west coast and east coast affiliations having been born in New York City but received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, just down the road from Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium where the game will be played.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In his first playoff game, a thriller against the Los Angeles Rams, McMillan caught five passes for 81 yards, using his connection with quarterback Bryce Young to get the ball downfield.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2016, Karp was trying to help his son, who was interested in a film career, and reached out to Epstein in hopes of making a connection with Woody Allen.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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