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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Their research expertise focused on humans and robots collaborating closely with each other—a space called human-robot interaction—and a hospital or clinic setting met that target.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Review is collaborating with Lit Hub to publish transcripts and recordings of each episode.
—Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The company is also collaborating with partners such as the Cleveland Clinic and Lockheed Martin to solve difficult problems using quantum computers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
On the Senate side, Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will take the lead on working on a crime bill by collaborating with both the Department of Justice and working with key players on the issue in the Senate and House.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
The sheriff's office stated that the agency was collaborating with South American and local authorities to return the woman's husband to California.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Blacc continues to evolve as an artist, exploring new vocal techniques and collaborating with renowned producers.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Human roles will evolve to focus on supervising, collaborating with, and coaching AI counterparts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Their research expertise focused on humans and robots collaborating closely with each other—a space called human-robot interaction—and a hospital or clinic setting met that target.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Review is collaborating with Lit Hub to publish transcripts and recordings of each episode.
—Merve Emre, The New York Review of Books, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition, one of our key targets is to continue collaborating with our strategic business partners in the industry to well-known by the end consumers as a reliable, innovative, and trendsetting denim fabric producer.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The company is also collaborating with partners such as the Cleveland Clinic and Lockheed Martin to solve difficult problems using quantum computers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
On the Senate side, Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will take the lead on working on a crime bill by collaborating with both the Department of Justice and working with key players on the issue in the Senate and House.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 28 Aug. 2025
The sheriff's office stated that the agency was collaborating with South American and local authorities to return the woman's husband to California.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Blacc continues to evolve as an artist, exploring new vocal techniques and collaborating with renowned producers.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborating
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In December, Podoll announced at a news conference that Borgwardt had returned to the United States and was cooperating with authorities.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Northumbria Helicopters, which is cooperating with authorities, confirmed that one of the helicopter was involved in a crash during a flying lesson.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Historic West End Partners is planning a 15,000-square-foot cooperative grocery store in partnership with Weaver Street Market, which has four stores in the Raleigh region.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Began first labor market information cooperative agreements with states.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, a surprise uniting force has begun to emerge from the rubble of the conflict, as the Sudanese national soccer team continues to defy the odds and stands on the precipice of a first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company has turned what looks like a fragile idea into a robust product by uniting design, testing, and production in a closed loop.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As authorities try to track and capture the extra-terrestrial interloper, the newfound friends form a symbiotic connection, with their well-being hinged on each other.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But that symbiotic relationship is being tested as the lion population grows.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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 8 Sep. 2025.
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