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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
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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
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Recent Examples of cooperation
Fleming’s lawyers, citing his cooperation and contrition, argued for three months in federal prison and three years of supervised release.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Understandably, there was concern and uncertainty, but overall there was a high level of cooperation and compliance with public health recommendations.
—Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said after meeting with Karp that cooperation with the company is giving Ukraine a technological edge in the war.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
This story is shared in cooperation with Yale School of the Environment.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Understandably, there was concern and uncertainty, but overall there was a high level of cooperation and compliance with public health recommendations.
—Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said after meeting with Karp that cooperation with the company is giving Ukraine a technological edge in the war.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
This story is shared in cooperation with Yale School of the Environment.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Eco effort Ocean Casino Resort is committed to investing in positive environmental change through beach cleanups, charitable contributions, and advocacy including a partnership with an organic farm addressing food insecurity, soil regeneration, and community inclusiveness in Atlantic City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Friday, firefighters and emergency officials from multiple agencies gathered in San Rafael for a large-scale wildfire training exercise focused on emergency coordination, evacuation planning and mutual aid response.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Mamdani’s ability to implement airport-level taxes requires coordination with Governor Hochul and the New Jersey governor’s office.—
Greg Raiff,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Crucially, Yoriko sees her process as a three-way collaboration between herself, the subject and the material, especially the wood — an approach that couldn’t be more different from the (mostly male) great artist-genius stereotype usually peddled in films.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the Fantastic Pavilion, the Showcase has established itself as a pivotal platform for the international exposure of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films hailing from Ibero-America.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The show is produced by Carlos King’s Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Roby also serves as the homes association president and briefly sat on the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Commission.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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In the decades since, theorizing of the relationship between natural and artificial literature spawned a whole new academic field, generally within English departments.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And whatever rifts had formed in his relationship with Altman were largely absent from social media.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Block party permits are not intended for private parties or events related to political affiliations, commercial or religious organizations, or for neighbors who host a party on their private property.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Voters are eligible to participate in Georgia’s primary elections regardless of party affiliation.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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