Definition of collaboratenext
as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end a trio of museums collaborated to mount this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit of van Gogh's major portraits

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Recent Examples of collaborate The tech giant invested heavily in promoting them, collaborating with celebrity influencer Kylie Jenner on a pair of Ray-Bans featuring an AI assistant that speaks in her voice. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 The phenomenon garnered an interesting reaction from Francisco Zalles, the Ecuadorian economist with whom Hanke worked in dollarizing that economy a quarter-century ago, and recently collaborated on a Spanish book about its success. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 During this time of rebuilding and the August Quarterly, the church is also collaborating with the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival and its 250th celebration. Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska recently came out in support of the Smithsonian, while the Second Lady, Usha Vance, even feels comfortable collaborating with it. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collaborate
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  • The deal came as Washington increased pressure on neighboring Rwanda over its support for M23 rebels, a dynamic analysts say may help explain Congo’s willingness to cooperate.
    Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Boohoo, which bought department store chain Debenhams in 2021 and years later renamed itself Debenhams Group, reportedly said through a spokesperson that the company has already cooperated fully with the watchdog.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • After bruising primaries, candidates from both sides try to unite their parties.
    Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers explained the implications of Law 2029 and the privatization agreement, encouraging residents from both urban neighborhoods and rural farming communities to unite in opposition.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Collaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborate. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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