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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
As a result, cities in San Diego County, which shares a border with Mexico, have taken steps to limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
And, thanks to cooperation agreements that will give ICE more access to jails—and, again, possibly sensitive voter data—the reach of these agents will be longer than ever.
—Phillip Atiba Solomon, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The center is part of wider economic cooperation between the two countries, and spearheads Windey’s effort to boost its presence in Brazil.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Leaders at the opening session acknowledged the fractures that have surfaced, but also called for more effective cooperation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
And, thanks to cooperation agreements that will give ICE more access to jails—and, again, possibly sensitive voter data—the reach of these agents will be longer than ever.
—Phillip Atiba Solomon, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The center is part of wider economic cooperation between the two countries, and spearheads Windey’s effort to boost its presence in Brazil.
—Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Leaders at the opening session acknowledged the fractures that have surfaced, but also called for more effective cooperation.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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What has driven the growth in corporate partnerships?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The concept grew quickly, and partnerships have helped remove friction points that keep people from showing up downtown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Confronting Iran's malign regional activities, nuclear ambitions, and harsh oppression of the Iranian people demands American strength, resolve, regional coordination, and strategic clarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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For Holly Jenkins-Livers, the center's CEO, the journey to opening the center started in 2022 and has involved mountains of paperwork, logistics, licensing and coordination.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Feb. 2026
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Themed collectibles will also be available in honor of the collaboration, with items like Hello Kitty and Friends sticker sets, themed in-game tokens and shields, dice and emojis.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The study represents roughly a decade of work, jointly led with first author Petar Glišović, and builds on a long-standing collaboration with UT Austin seismologists, who helped develop the crucial imaging of Earth's interior, Forte explained.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sayre said her neighborhood association effectively has been providing mutual aid to the most vulnerable in their community.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is a long way to go until the squad and the fans have repaired their relationship, but on Sunday they were both fired up and brought the best out of each other.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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British newspapers had not reported on the relationship, and American magazines had offending articles cut out before going on sale.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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No political affiliation is necessary for any of the positions.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The findings compiled by the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA) and the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) regarding Maryland’s Department of Human Services should concern every Marylander, regardless of party affiliation.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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