as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group
a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The new generation is more cooperative and will link up and do things together.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint Half Dome 3 Tent with Footprint
REI Co-op is a consumer cooperative that exists to inspire and equip everyone to get outside.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
After releasing its last big game, Destiny 2, in 2017, the once-industry leading studio has mostly focused on frequent updates and upheavals surrounding the cooperative online shooter — which have fluctuated in quality between middling (2023’s Lightfall) and groundbreaking (2024’s The Final Shape).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The new generation is more cooperative and will link up and do things together.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Noun
Ramirez, 34, taught business at the public school cooperative, which provides programs for special education, alternative and career technical students, according to the school’s website.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint Half Dome 3 Tent with Footprint
REI Co-op is a consumer cooperative that exists to inspire and equip everyone to get outside.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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This strategy supports organizations in achieving faster innovation cycles and maintaining a competitive edge in their respective industries.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The organization’s latest initiative, Healing Through Nature, offers outdoor healing experiences for families of children in remission, promoting emotional and physical well-being through connection with nature.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Many supported Trump because of their collective allergy toward anything remotely lefty—seeing Hugo Chávez or his successor Nicolás Maduro’s shadow on Kamala Harris.—
Alejandro Puyana,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Yet, however imperfectly, the U.S. also stood for another, better order, which recognized the rights of small nations and spoke to much of humanity’s hope for a world run for the collective good, not just for the benefit of a few powerful states.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Food businesses of all types have to create and maintain partnerships in a number of areas to stay operational.—
Carey Bringle,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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For Snapchat, the Cudi collab and the Under the Ghost series represent a new effort to drive partnerships in the music biz, connect with artists, boost user engagement and (down the line) tap into new monetization opportunities, said Manny Adler, Snap’s head of music strategy.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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By Kathleen Walsh If Travis Kelce does attend the Met Gala on May 5, he'll hopefully be accompanied by Taylor Swift, marking their first joint red-carpet appearance, as well as her first Met Gala in nearly 10 years.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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The two entities are also developing DAZN MENA, a joint venture to broadcast sports across the Middle East and North Africa.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Climate and Geography of the Rhône Valley Running 150 miles from north to south along steep riverbanks, the Rhône Valley is home to just shy of 160,000 acres of grapevines in 148 communes.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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The United Nations has said that between late January and March 2025, at least 262 people were killed and 66 others injured in the southern Port-au-Prince communes of Kenscoff and Carrefour.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the pair seemed a bit random on paper, the 30-year-old model and 50-year-old actor share mutual friends and are both coparents with famous exes.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Relying on security architecture and mutual defense was not wise.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The city chose Community Activation Partners, a consortium of contractors, to develop the project.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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On Election Day, 12% told the exit poll consortium that immigration was most important issue to their vote.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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