as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group
a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Appealing for witnesses, Gastonia Police Department's Traffic Division said the driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
On May 12, dozens of people from an agricultural cooperative protested an eviction outside Bukele's home.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
No charges have been filed against the driver of the Jeep Cherokee after no evidence of speeding or wrongdoing on her part was found, police said, adding that the woman continues to be cooperative.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Appealing for witnesses, Gastonia Police Department's Traffic Division said the driver continues to be cooperative and the incident remains under active investigation.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Noun
Infused with maracuja oil from an all-female cooperative in the Amazon, this balm nourishes and comes in a variety of shades and scents.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
On May 12, dozens of people from an agricultural cooperative protested an eviction outside Bukele's home.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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For the Giants to part with Harrison demonstrates the organization’s great faith in their other young starters — Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp, along with left-hander Carson Whisenhunt at Triple-A Sacramento.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Organizations like The Maven Collaborative and Springboard to Opportunities are pushing forward policy and narrative work that reframes economic liberation as a collective right, not an individual achievement.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The collective effectively tapped NIL funds as de facto salaries for their respective teams.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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This partnership opens the door to over 900 destinations across 700 territories, allowing travelers to book more flexible itineraries and earn or redeem frequent flyer miles across partner airlines—a valuable asset for executives who fly frequently.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The orbital laboratory is operated through a global partnership of space agencies, including NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Forest will begin the 2025-26 season with a home game against Brentford while also waiting for news about whether they might be promoted to the Europa League as a result of Crystal Palace’s issues over joint ownership potentially breaching UEFA’s regulations.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Sony and Marvel's latest joint venture is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), with a script from Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The homeowners association will require residents to park inside their garages to prevent the spillover of parking onto neighborhood streets, See said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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So while the phone's appeal is potentially 'augmented' by the Trump association, the service will be bought on its own merits.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Orlik stayed in Los Angeles for a while before moving to a commune in San Raphael, near Sausalito, and arrived in New York toward the end of the year.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Founded in 1966-67, Sly and the Family Stone was the first major group to include Black and white men and women, embodying a time when anything seemed possible -- riots and assassinations, communes and love-ins.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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This collaboration fuels mutual learnings that strengthen bonds and benefit the organization.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Yet mutual distrust has at times prevailed, with both sides occasionally accusing one another of failing to uphold their side of security commitments.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Collaborate with fintechs, blockchain infrastructure firms, or consortiums that can provide expertise and reduce implementation risk.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The consortium also includes the Abu Dhabi Development Holding Co and global private equity firm Carlyle Group.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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