as in cooperation
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces
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Recent Examples of coordination
However, its success depends heavily on the surgeon’s expertise and team coordination.
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Daniel Fusch, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The infrastructure exists; what’s missing is coordination.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
In perfect coordination, the Iowa Lakers also are blue.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
My father, brother, and sister were all affected, and navigating fragmented systems, siloed research, and limited coordination has been a constant reality for us.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The infrastructure exists; what’s missing is coordination.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
In perfect coordination, the Iowa Lakers also are blue.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
My father, brother, and sister were all affected, and navigating fragmented systems, siloed research, and limited coordination has been a constant reality for us.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coordination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination
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If painting and digital media can be seen as frenemies that alternate between conflict and cooperation, John Pomara’s splendid new show at Barry Whistler Gallery is a masterful case study of the sometimes tense, sometimes thriving interaction of the two.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Homan said a complete drawdown would hinge upon continued cooperation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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