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as in uniting
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer
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as in merging
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs
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Recent Examples of cooperating
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The two parties are cooperating on companion measures in the House and Senate.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Bondi also asked Minnesota for all Minnesota records on Medicaid and food stamps, and the repeal of sanctuary polices blocking local officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
—Alex Derosier, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Yet many states, including Illinois and Minnesota, already had laws specifically preventing local police from cooperating with immigration enforcement and thus being present at their clashes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The driver, 33, is reportedly cooperating with police.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Stockton police say the city employee, an adult male, is cooperating and that DUI does not appear to be a factor.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Local police are generally barred from cooperating with immigration enforcement under state law.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
In addition to cooperating with investigators into Kerik's case, Larry also aided in criminal investigations into DiTommaso, testifying against the contractor in a 2012 perjury trial.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner was not injured and was cooperating with investigators, the LAPD said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The two parties are cooperating on companion measures in the House and Senate.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Bondi also asked Minnesota for all Minnesota records on Medicaid and food stamps, and the repeal of sanctuary polices blocking local officials from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
—Alex Derosier, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Yet many states, including Illinois and Minnesota, already had laws specifically preventing local police from cooperating with immigration enforcement and thus being present at their clashes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The driver, 33, is reportedly cooperating with police.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Stockton police say the city employee, an adult male, is cooperating and that DUI does not appear to be a factor.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Local police are generally barred from cooperating with immigration enforcement under state law.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
In addition to cooperating with investigators into Kerik's case, Larry also aided in criminal investigations into DiTommaso, testifying against the contractor in a 2012 perjury trial.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
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Koukoumidis and Surman agree that a much larger community of researchers and entrepreneurs should be collaborating to advance AI, which is one of the goals of Oumi.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The legislation limits the city from collaborating with ICE with the 287(g) agreements.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This week’s first annual Reclaim the Economy Week reflects a growing global demand for fresh thinking, with individuals and collectives uniting to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.—
Olivier De Schutter,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In portfolios, gold typically serves as the anchor while silver plays a complementary role that can amplify returns during rallies.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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For fall, Deke is expanding beyond shorts into pants that will offer the same construction and materials, along with an assortment of complementary tops.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This magnetized ridge appears to funnel material and magnetic flux between the merging nuclei, further emphasizing the role of magnetic fields in governing the flow of matter during galactic collisions.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That's when former Texas coach Cliff Gustafson came up with a way to put on a fundraiser while merging UT's past and present.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperative.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and was cooperative, police said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The company is in an inherently difficult strategic position due to Uber’s dominance — while Lyft is only in the US and Canada, Uber is diversified across most global markets and has expanded into other synergetic areas like food and alcohol delivery.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But no one was prepared for the kind of reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.—
Rob Mahoney,
SI.com,
19 Oct. 2017
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“Cooperating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperating. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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