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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
Its commitment to moderation, development, and cross-regional cooperation paved the way for this moment.
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Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Bhad Bhabie seemingly responded to 6ix9ines allegations, referencing his cooperation in a federal RICO case against the Nine Trey Gangsters street gang in 2019 in exchange for a lenient prison sentence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The right-wing National Rally — currently leading in French political polls — has already signaled no interest in cooperation of any kind.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been successful cooperation in the past, which benefitted women.
—Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Yossi Shelley, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Bhad Bhabie seemingly responded to 6ix9ines allegations, referencing his cooperation in a federal RICO case against the Nine Trey Gangsters street gang in 2019 in exchange for a lenient prison sentence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The right-wing National Rally — currently leading in French political polls — has already signaled no interest in cooperation of any kind.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been successful cooperation in the past, which benefitted women.
—Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
Noun
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Another factor is whether your partnership's no-trump range is a strict 15-17 or includes good 14-counts.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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This collaboration exemplifies the company’s composable weapons strategy, which aims to create more flexible and adaptable missile systems through strategic partnerships, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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His attempt to purchase the gun triggered an alert to ATF agents, who worked in coordination with ICE to make the arrest.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The site will be acquired in one joint plan, but will be divided proportionally (about 70 percent for the fire station and about 30 percent for the parks building) based on final project square footage and coordination with city officials.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The last issue came out in 1932, under the direction of his wife, Nelly, dedicated to his memory and produced with the collaboration of active and former members of De Stijl.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Each of them spoke about the importance of innovation and collaboration in order to overcome the most pressing issues facing rural health systems and about the importance of being vocal advocates for accessible and affordable health care.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The players’ association and the WNBA agreed to an eight-year deal in 2020, but last year the WNBPA voted to opt out of the agreement early.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jen is also the mother of Cornelia, her daughter from before the relationship.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her memoir includes reflections on the campaign, insights about her relationship with Biden and his family, and perspectives on key moments during the election.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Her charitable and humanitarian affiliations also include the United Nations World Food Programme, Baby2Baby, Operation Smile, and numerous other organizations.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Redmond 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.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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