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as in collaborates
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town
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as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants
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The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025 -
The brand frequently collaborates with stars on signature smoothies, with past partners including Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner, and Olivia Rodrigo.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Addressing concerns about the ability of Bixby's lawyers to defend him, Scott said their client cooperates with his legal team and the psychiatrists who treat and question him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Agarwal noted that it’s been interesting to see how the community cooperates to make a trip that’s not all zigzagging and circles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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United Way Worldwide unites individuals, businesses, and communities to improve health, education, and economic mobility.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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In 1960s Yugoslavia, a visionary woman unites village housewives into a knitting collective.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Bands (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bands%20%28together%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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