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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
In response, Canada halted nuclear cooperation with India.
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Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington in February, and the two countries launched a broad initiative—the U.S.-India COMPACT—to boost cooperation in defense, energy, and technology.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
And though Jakarta has signaled neutrality regarding the wider U.S.-Chinese dispute, officials in Jakarta and Beijing agreed in mid-April to boost mutual defense cooperation in the South China Sea.
—Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Skeptics see Putin’s offer as granting the illusion of cooperation to string the U.S. along.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
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Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington in February, and the two countries launched a broad initiative—the U.S.-India COMPACT—to boost cooperation in defense, energy, and technology.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
And though Jakarta has signaled neutrality regarding the wider U.S.-Chinese dispute, officials in Jakarta and Beijing agreed in mid-April to boost mutual defense cooperation in the South China Sea.
—Gilang Kembara, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Skeptics see Putin’s offer as granting the illusion of cooperation to string the U.S. along.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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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
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Endless rider anecdotes and media exposés highlighting safety, cleanliness, reliability and lack of interagency coordination have metastasized into a narrative of neglect that in turn discourages ridership and revenue.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Lack of coordination Darryl Dunsmore first sued the county in 2020, accusing the Sheriff’s Office of failing to run its jails in a way that ensured his well-being.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Most Americans still live in places with fluoridated water, but if your child’s water supply is not fluoridated, professional associations of dentists and pediatricians recommend talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Expand your personal network by joining trade associations, online communities and forums, or local organizations such as chambers of commerce or volunteer opportunities.—
Todd Villeneuve,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Pope's views on social media In a 2023 interview with Vatican News, the now-pope was asked about the relationship between bishops and social media.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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While the deal reflects a warmer relationship between the U.S. and the UK, the baseline 10% tariff remaining in effect means Americans are still likely going to pay more for goods from the nation’s ninth largest trading partner.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Presumptions of guilt based on hyperbolic claims of affiliation with the Communist Party have been replaced by allegations of alignment with Hamas.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Researchers at Mass General Brigham, in affiliation with Harvard Medical School, found that the immune system influences stress and fear behaviors by altering how brain cells communicate.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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