as in cooperates
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 collaborates
The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.
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Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
In each high school where the program operates, an officer collaborates with an educator to develop and teach curriculum to students.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
If a person is eligible for CARE court, a judge collaborates with them and county health officials to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, drug counseling, residential treatment or supportive housing.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Under the creative direction of Jess Minnick of Detroit’s own Not Sorry Goods, each participant collaborates with a local fashion partner to bring their look to life.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Based in Hong Kong, Lever Style collaborates with around 150 factories across China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia and India.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Mosaku regularly collaborates with stylist Shameelah Hicks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
In each high school where the program operates, an officer collaborates with an educator to develop and teach curriculum to students.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
If a person is eligible for CARE court, a judge collaborates with them and county health officials to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, drug counseling, residential treatment or supportive housing.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Under the creative direction of Jess Minnick of Detroit’s own Not Sorry Goods, each participant collaborates with a local fashion partner to bring their look to life.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Based in Hong Kong, Lever Style collaborates with around 150 factories across China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia and India.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Mosaku regularly collaborates with stylist Shameelah Hicks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborates
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Houston Barbecue Festival unites many of the city’s top barbecue joints.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Republicans and Democrats prioritize keeping gas prices low Keeping the price at the pump down is the rare goal that unites Americans in both major political parties.—
Linley Sanders,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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