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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking
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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
everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster
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Recent Examples of cooperation
Without the guarantee of American cooperation and NATO protection, the EU is newly vulnerable.
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Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
In a 2019 memoir, Davis detailed his rise in the South Side Crips and acknowledged signing a federal cooperation agreement tied to a drug case in Los Angeles.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Since then, Hawkins and one other lawmaker have introduced immigration bills to track immigrant crime data, require every law enforcement agency in the state to enter a 287(g) cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and collect the immigration status of Idaho students.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
India and France vowed to deepen economic, defense, and tech ties as their leaders sought to project stability and cooperation in a time of global uncertainty.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
In a 2019 memoir, Davis detailed his rise in the South Side Crips and acknowledged signing a federal cooperation agreement tied to a drug case in Los Angeles.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
Since then, Hawkins and one other lawmaker have introduced immigration bills to track immigrant crime data, require every law enforcement agency in the state to enter a 287(g) cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and collect the immigration status of Idaho students.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
India and France vowed to deepen economic, defense, and tech ties as their leaders sought to project stability and cooperation in a time of global uncertainty.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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This partnership, which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner, works well on a few levels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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And during this era, as the fashion news outlet reported, many brands’ sales came through partnerships with creators.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Long term complications, like cardiovascular changes and balance and coordination issues, would also likely arise without countermeasures.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her elegant collaboration was a reminder that the world has long created the kinds of crises that threaten our stability today, and a good artist finds a way to make work that shows us a way through it, even if the answer is as simple as making something beautiful.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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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,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sayre said her neighborhood association effectively has been providing mutual aid to the most vulnerable in their community.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is a long way to go until the squad and the fans have repaired their relationship, but on Sunday they were both fired up and brought the best out of each other.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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British newspapers had not reported on the relationship, and American magazines had offending articles cut out before going on sale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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No political affiliation is necessary for any of the positions.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The findings compiled by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) and the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) regarding Maryland’s Department of Human Services should concern every Marylander, regardless of party affiliation.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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