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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
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
So in July 2021, the attorney’s office sought change by collaborating with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office, community groups and law enforcement.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
More A-list auteurs started collaborating with Maisler, and few have looked back.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the beauty mogul entered a global partnership with Fila, collaborating with the brand to create their signature sportswear collections.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Green Finds Cafe is currently a pop-up store collaborating with different venues to bring matcha — and soon, plants — to the Des Moines metro.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Participation is intentionally multi-generational, with recent graduates collaborating alongside professionals decades into their careers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Since that victory, Community Sounds has expanded its reach, performing original music, collaborating with churches such as VOUS, and working toward its first official single.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
In a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the Technical University of Munich and collaborating institutions report the development of a new type of electronic skin designed to help robots detect harmful physical contact.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Three influential San Diego nonprofits—OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth—are collaborating for a powerful evening of music and mission at Belly Up.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
So in July 2021, the attorney’s office sought change by collaborating with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office, community groups and law enforcement.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
More A-list auteurs started collaborating with Maisler, and few have looked back.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the beauty mogul entered a global partnership with Fila, collaborating with the brand to create their signature sportswear collections.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Green Finds Cafe is currently a pop-up store collaborating with different venues to bring matcha — and soon, plants — to the Des Moines metro.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Participation is intentionally multi-generational, with recent graduates collaborating alongside professionals decades into their careers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Since that victory, Community Sounds has expanded its reach, performing original music, collaborating with churches such as VOUS, and working toward its first official single.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
In a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the Technical University of Munich and collaborating institutions report the development of a new type of electronic skin designed to help robots detect harmful physical contact.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborating
Adjective
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Kimberly Baker, PhD, RD, LD, is the food systems and safety program team director and an associate cooperative extension specialist at Clemson University.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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The longtime Republican sheriff of Frederick County contends the termination of a cooperative agreement with ICE will force him to let some people out of jail who may later commit more crimes.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ten states — all led by Democrats — now have statewide policies prohibiting law enforcement officers from cooperating in one of the primary programs Trump is using to carry out his agenda of mass deportations.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In July 2024, Wall Township Public Schools acknowledged the charges and said the district was fully cooperating with law enforcement.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a symbiotic relationship between the two worlds of public relations and journalism.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, one of Mather’s colleagues at URI, disease ecologist Janelle Couret, has looked at how Lyme bacteria may actually help ticks withstand the heat, a type of symbiotic relationship that she’s seen in insects.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The event is focused on uniting youth and senior communities, but is open to anyone.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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 23 Feb. 2026.
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