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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Alternately, call your local cooperative extension office; many provide soil tests and guidance for a nominal fee.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The uniforms will also include a QR code that links back to the Cooperativa Alice, so each employee understands how their uniforms were made, emphasizing the craftsmanship and effort of the cooperative’s workers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The driver, who was alert and cooperative with emergency services personnel, was brought to shore and transferred to an EMS unit, where she was treated and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Alternately, call your local cooperative extension office; many provide soil tests and guidance for a nominal fee.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Munroe buys its milk through the Agri-Mark dairy farmer cooperative, which is known in New England for its Cabot Creamery brand of cheeses and butter.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The uniforms will also include a QR code that links back to the Cooperativa Alice, so each employee understands how their uniforms were made, emphasizing the craftsmanship and effort of the cooperative’s workers.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Adjective
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Beyond one-day events, YGT offers ongoing programming — including coding workshops, mentorship opportunities, and even a moderated online gaming community designed to create safe, collaborative spaces for youth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s Schiaparelli’s approach to work, which was renegade, and highly collaborative.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The blaze early on Monday morning in Golders Green, a London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, consumed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer organization Hatzola Northwest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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And that training was funded by a philanthropic organization that’s interested in promoting civil liberties.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Someone else did — and the internet lost its collective mind.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Around City Hall Station and Seoul Plaza, large screens drew dense crowds into a collective viewing experience—people watching the same feed, reacting together.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If the partnership reaches certain benchmarks, Uber will purchase 40,000 more Rivian vehicles in 2030.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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European audiovisual professional organisations Pro Spere, UPFF+, SAA AISBL, ARPI, and the European Producers Club (EPC) welcomed the ruling in a joint statement on Friday and also downplayed the CJEU referral.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Alex Heroy, another of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, said officers can be held liable for their actions under joint conduct torts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Both loans carry the same interest rate and amortization term, resulting in a single combined monthly payment.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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For a working family of four, the two adults need to make $368,742 in combined salary for comfortable living.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Audiences want to feel, to commune, to dissect, to yearn.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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