COOPERATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperation

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

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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Relevance

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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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noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooperation The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation on supply chains for energy, critical minerals and other resources. —

ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 In this case, lawmakers turned an E-Verify bill on immigration into a measure that requires law enforcement to apply for a 287(g) cooperation agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. —

Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026 In both cases, Congress was unable to secure their cooperation or testimony. —

Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited local cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. —

Colleen Slevin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026