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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
Two orbiters that have been studying Mars for years — Mars Odyssey and MAVEN — would be cancelled, as would NASA's cooperation on Rosalind Franklin, a life-hunting rover that the European Space Agency plans to launch toward the Red Planet in 2028.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 May 2025
Hegseth’s call for allied cooperation in deterring China is a carryover from the Biden administration, but the Trump administration seems more strident than its predecessor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Past federal-local cooperation There is a long history of federal authorities collaborating with local police to enforce immigration laws.
—W. Carsten Andresen, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Entertainment & Arts ‘Lucy and Desi’: A conversation with Amy Poehler and Lucie Arnaz
March 4, 2022
(Simon & Schuster)
Like the film, the biography benefits from the cooperation of the couple’s children, Desi Arnaz Jr. and especially Lucie Arnaz, who opened private family archives to the author.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 May 2025
Hegseth’s call for allied cooperation in deterring China is a carryover from the Biden administration, but the Trump administration seems more strident than its predecessor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Past federal-local cooperation There is a long history of federal authorities collaborating with local police to enforce immigration laws.
—W. Carsten Andresen, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Entertainment & Arts ‘Lucy and Desi’: A conversation with Amy Poehler and Lucie Arnaz
March 4, 2022
(Simon & Schuster)
Like the film, the biography benefits from the cooperation of the couple’s children, Desi Arnaz Jr. and especially Lucie Arnaz, who opened private family archives to the author.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Bud Light sales tanked in 2023 after the company’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked anti-trans backlash and boycotts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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This approach recognizes that vehicles require deep hardware-software coordination for safety and reliability.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Dennis Wilder, a former senior White House intelligence official, attributed the deteriorating bilateral relations in part to the lack of coordination across U.S. government agencies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Upstream Focus is Sourcing Journal’s series of conversations with suppliers, associations and sourcing professionals to get their insights on the state of sourcing, innovations in manufacturing and how to improve operations.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Victor said the officials accused the men of belonging to the infamous Tren de Aragua gang; the Venezuelans protested, saying their tattoos showed roses and names of children, not gang affiliations.—
Lauren Petracca,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Sofia Marie Haley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Sofia Marie Haley,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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