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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 two-bedroom residence is being offered in cooperation with Javier Gallego of Casa Tessela Corp.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
This pedagogical vision of democratic cooperation between students and teachers resulted in much successful collaboration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Los Angeles has adopted policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
This pedagogical vision of democratic cooperation between students and teachers resulted in much successful collaboration.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
Los Angeles has adopted policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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At a special meeting this week, ASEAN economic ministers stressed the need for greater regional cooperation and coordination to address the far-reaching economic impacts.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Any next move would require time-intensive coordination with various affiliates and agencies, including NOAA.—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Past inductions have sometimes but not always included musical collaborations between inductor and inductee — depending, oftentimes, on whether the person doing the honors is a singer or from some other walk of entertainment.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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In the fall of 2026, Chanel will officially launch an annual, one-year fellowship in collaboration with the Guggenheim.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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The metal’s association with kings melds perfectly with his conception of himself as one.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But the right’s relationship to gold predates its latest, and loudest, spokesperson.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Her and Alexander's relationship, his crimes and her brave investigative work are all unpeeled in the new docuseries, which hit Netflix on April 29.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Of all the competencies required for the role, political affiliation or experience as a television commentator are not high on his list.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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However, the state superintendent is a nonpartisan race, and party affiliations won’t be listed on the ballot.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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