TEAMWORK Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

teamwork

noun

ˈtēm-ˌwərk

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of teamwork However, that their teamwork so quickly outclasses the bad guys makes for a far less interesting story. —

Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Field Day Song The Melon Patch kids compete in fun Field Day activities and learn the power of teamwork with activities like tug of war and relay races. —

Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026 The chef who handled the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, took home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth. —

Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 That musical teamwork yielded an abundance of wonderful moments — Ekaterina Gubanova gorgeously wringing her hands as Brangäne; Tomasz Konieczny’s Kurwenal watching over his old friend with a mixture of anger, empathy, and vocal elegance; Ryan Speedo Green’s reliably majestic turn as King Marke. —

Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

Recent Examples of Synonyms for teamwork

Noun

Those athletes, likely at least in part sensing a physical vulnerability, such as a lack of strength, coordination or control, tend to move differently, even with simple tasks like walking or running.

— Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Tijuana River Coalition, a group of more than 65 nonprofits and community organizations, issued a statement Friday calling on public agencies to improve coordination and build a faster, more accessible alert system.

— Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026