as in cooperating
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 collaborating
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
For her, collaborating with JCPenney is a full-circle moment.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The star also highlights the importance of the Trigger Point crew and cast having grown together and collaborating like a family.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramsay, collaborating with Alice Birch and Enda Walsh on the adaptation of Harwicz's novel, elevates the wonderfully complex world.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The brand is also collaborating with its partner, The PCA Companies, to expand retail distribution and amplify brand awareness in the market.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The two Japanese powerhouses are collaborating on a new sports car project that will benefit both companies and consumers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Israeli sources say most of those killed belonged to families accused of collaborating with Israel or supporting rival militias.
—Anders Hagstrom , Trey Yingst, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The team is now collaborating with clinicians at Lausanne University Hospital and Jules Gonin Eye Hospital to adapt MagFlow for retinoblastoma therapy.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
For her, collaborating with JCPenney is a full-circle moment.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The star also highlights the importance of the Trigger Point crew and cast having grown together and collaborating like a family.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Ramsay, collaborating with Alice Birch and Enda Walsh on the adaptation of Harwicz's novel, elevates the wonderfully complex world.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The brand is also collaborating with its partner, The PCA Companies, to expand retail distribution and amplify brand awareness in the market.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The two Japanese powerhouses are collaborating on a new sports car project that will benefit both companies and consumers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Israeli sources say most of those killed belonged to families accused of collaborating with Israel or supporting rival militias.
—Anders Hagstrom , Trey Yingst, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborating
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The driver has been cooperating with investigators since the incident.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The driver consented to a search, Bettison said, and the two female occupants were cooperative with police.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The other male involved in the incident remained on scene until officers arrived and was cooperative with officers and detectives, according to the release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gummy candy and rising cocoa prices enjoy a sort of symbiotic relationship.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The animals have a symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae that lives within the corals’ cells, providing food and giving them color.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company is in an inherently difficult strategic position due to Uber’s dominance — while Lyft is only in the US and Canada, Uber is diversified across most global markets and has expanded into other synergetic areas like food and alcohol delivery.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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“Collaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborating. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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