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collaborating

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verb

present participle of collaborate
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
Verb
The platform also has a core strategic focus on partnerships, actively collaborating with established creators, independent producers and library holders. Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 July 2026 In addition to collaborating on the Artists Living With Cancer Grant, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation also offers $5,000 medical emergency grants for artists with medical or dental emergencies. News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026 Smith has worked with the Marks family for more than two decades, collaborating on several projects, including their Malibu home. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Those ambitions have been apparent since at least 2023, when OpenAI reportedly started collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Having already worked with Cinch on other projects, collaborating on a Safari Cruiser launch for the US was a natural extension. New Atlas, 15 July 2026 The partnership also follows Ferguson collaborating with Osgood Perkins on earlier box office hits like Longlegs and The Monkey. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Khalil’s lawyers, citing the law, argue government officials are prohibited from collaborating with private individuals in ways that deprive citizens of their constitutional rights. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 After meeting in 2019, Austin, 31, and Marideth, 28, started dating, collaborating on social media, and dancing together. Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborating
Adjective
  • He was replaced by Magyar, a former member of Orbán’s Fidesz party whom many observers hope will be a more cooperative international partner.
    Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • This cooperative aspect helps structure and play work together without strain.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • When Loving went into labor, the baby’s heartbeat wasn’t cooperating, so doctors decided an emergency cesarean section was necessary.
    Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • All officers involved have been sequestered and are cooperating, according to Ransom.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Best of all, through all of that and plenty more, Sudeikis has maintained what might be considered a symbiotic relationship with Kansas City.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Cango aims to partner with independent miners, providing AI tech and clients, creating a symbiotic relationship.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • What began as a meme soon transformed into a nationwide protest movement, uniting students and young job seekers around demands for accountability, opportunity, and systemic reform.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Rich mahogany lined many of the floors and ceilings, uniting the home’s Zen interiors.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Collaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborating. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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