1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cooperation
Governor Murphy's relationship with President Trump has been marked by both sharp criticism and pragmatic cooperation, reflecting the complexities of governing in a politically diverse state like New Jersey.
—
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That’s because effective co-parenting relationships are built on cooperation, shared decision making, flexibility, and clear boundaries.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025
But this year’s state budget negotiations are far most complex than usual, given the uncertain future of Medicaid, a federal health care entitlement program run in cooperation with states.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The city is already home to the International Center for Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression, which supports evidence-gathering and is overseen by the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
That’s because effective co-parenting relationships are built on cooperation, shared decision making, flexibility, and clear boundaries.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 May 2025
But this year’s state budget negotiations are far most complex than usual, given the uncertain future of Medicaid, a federal health care entitlement program run in cooperation with states.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The city is already home to the International Center for Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression, which supports evidence-gathering and is overseen by the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
Noun
-
Housing for veterans: A May 16 article in the A section about President Trump’s executive order calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to house thousands of homeless veterans on its West Los Angeles campus named the development partnership working with the VA as the Vets Collective.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
-
The new partnership with Netflix replaces an expiring pact with HBO.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
The City of Eustis Events Department led the restoration and coordination for the project.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
-
The package will include 400 M113 armored personnel carriers that are tracked, or equipped with continuous treads rather than wheels for superior traction, alongside a satellite surveillance system to enhance frontline intelligence and coordination.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
The name of the president of the harbor commission, Pietro Di Carlo, a leading citizen of San Pedro, had come up in the investigation in connection with a contract with a troubled development company that Di Carlo had had associations with.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
-
The housing association is an independent nonprofit created by the Legislature and tasked with allocating these credits.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
Brands that establish relationships with AI platforms and optimize their product data now will be positioned to scale when advertising inventory becomes widely available.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
-
The full moon in your sign on the 12th should illuminate any relationships that may need to evolve, change, or end in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
Victor said the officials accused the men of belonging to the infamous Tren de Aragua gang; the Venezuelans protested, saying their tattoos showed roses and names of children, not gang affiliations.—
Lauren Petracca,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
-
Sofia Marie Haley does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Sofia Marie Haley,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share