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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
The film is produced by Eyeworks Film & TV Drama in co-production with Phanta Film, and in cooperation with Scio Productions and Kinepolis Film Distribution.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration built on this cooperation by launching a technology partnership that expanded defense industrial ties between the United States and India.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors moved toward adopting a similar policy to the city’s regarding access to county buildings and contractor cooperation.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Reconstruction is not contingent on Hamas’ cooperation.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration built on this cooperation by launching a technology partnership that expanded defense industrial ties between the United States and India.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors moved toward adopting a similar policy to the city’s regarding access to county buildings and contractor cooperation.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Reconstruction is not contingent on Hamas’ cooperation.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Target leans back towards DEI Target last week highlighted its partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs that provides education and other services to Black founders of small businesses.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Immigration reform bills from 1986 and 1990 were passed in partnership with Wyoming Republican Alan Simpson.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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This approach can reduce the overhead coordination of traditional innovation processes while maximizing the probability of generating top-tier ideas from the start.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bosu Ball Squat Bosu ball squats are excellent for improving your balance, coordination, and stability.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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At crucial moments, however, one force surrenders to the other to produce an ambiguous collaboration.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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This option by Loloi, made in collaboration with fellow HGTV star Joanna Gaines, has a gorgeous neutral pattern that will look at home during any season.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The association hosted its annual media day on Thursday afternoon, where executive director Bob Baldwin and Jim Clark, assistant director of communications, spoke about the state of the association and changes that will be coming for student athletes, coaches and fans in the upcoming seasons.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tuuli Narkle Fans might be shipping Narkle's character, Constable Cooper, and Sager's Jackson, but her relationship status off-screen is currently unclear.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This is about names, and conference affiliation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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That sentiment is consistent across political party affiliations, according to the AARP.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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