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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
Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
For team workflows, Live Share enables real-time collaboration without requiring others to fully set up your environment, which can simplify debugging and reviews.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, Viera Rosa welcomed more collaboration with other departments to meet the demands at the juvenile facilities.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But for her, the collaboration of a global brand and worldwide phenomenon of the film made sense.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Laufey has indicated an upcoming collaboration with Liu, though details have not been released.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The company is known for its strong culture of trust, open communication and effective collaboration with partners.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
But Newsom has maintained his support for mandating state employees work four days of in-person, calling it a necessary way to increase collaboration and mentorship.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026
For team workflows, Live Share enables real-time collaboration without requiring others to fully set up your environment, which can simplify debugging and reviews.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Still, Viera Rosa welcomed more collaboration with other departments to meet the demands at the juvenile facilities.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
But for her, the collaboration of a global brand and worldwide phenomenon of the film made sense.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Laufey has indicated an upcoming collaboration with Liu, though details have not been released.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The company is known for its strong culture of trust, open communication and effective collaboration with partners.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
But Newsom has maintained his support for mandating state employees work four days of in-person, calling it a necessary way to increase collaboration and mentorship.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat and distributed through a partnership with the Associated Press.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There has been no official statement from Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, on whether there is any coordination with Qatar.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging cooperation has opened the door for American companies to explore opportunities in Venezuela’s mineral-rich south, even as governance on the ground remains dominated by armed groups and informal networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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America’s dealings with other nations across the globe have been imperiled by the threat of tariffs, and keeping this commitment to cooperation on the table is a must in the current trade environment.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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But their relationship didn’t last, and the movie studios moved on, lured away by new incentives in other states.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The two welcomed their son Malcolm Hiệp five months later, but were still in the early stages of their relationship.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People on my block were unhappy, and block association president was unhappy.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Eighty-six percent of college and university leaders are worried about their schools' long-term financial viability, according to a survey in December by the American Council on Education, the principal industry association.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under California’s top-two primary system, the two leading candidates advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will move on to the general election in November.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Invite connection by allowing small gestures to nourish trust.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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