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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone
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Recent Examples of collaboration
On the partnership side, Lyft executives framed the collaboration as a shift in vehicle economics.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Flores’ time in Miami was marred by criticism about his communication and collaboration skills.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeanty maintains his relationship with Crocs, having debuted a collaboration between the clog brand and Swarovski at the 2025 NFL Draft in April, when he was selected as the sixth overall pick following his college career at Boise State.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) positions itself as a long-term platform designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, transparency and recognition across India’s regional cinema sectors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
For McGarvey, arriving at those kinds of solutions for both practical and aesthetic problems speaks to the fluidity of his collaboration with Ramsey.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Yet, this isn’t their first collaboration.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Fans noticed that the Rhode founder recreated one of the former Angel's 2001 perfume campaigns for her new Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day collaboration.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
However, Flores’ time in Miami was marred by criticism about his communication and collaboration skills.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Jeanty maintains his relationship with Crocs, having debuted a collaboration between the clog brand and Swarovski at the 2025 NFL Draft in April, when he was selected as the sixth overall pick following his college career at Boise State.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Indian National Cine Academy (INCA) positions itself as a long-term platform designed to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, transparency and recognition across India’s regional cinema sectors.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
For McGarvey, arriving at those kinds of solutions for both practical and aesthetic problems speaks to the fluidity of his collaboration with Ramsey.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Yet, this isn’t their first collaboration.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Fans noticed that the Rhode founder recreated one of the former Angel's 2001 perfume campaigns for her new Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day collaboration.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
Noun
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The first film out of a 2024 partnership between Amazon MGM and The Wonder Project, Jon Erwin and Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten’s indie studio, to develops series and films rooted in spirituality.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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This sketch essentially spoofs his brand partnerships and bland style.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, carbon substrate structure optimization and catalyst coordination environment modulation must be done simultaneously to maximize the potential of these catalysts, according to study published in Advanced Fiber Materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The United States and South Korea have maintained close military coordination as Pyongyang accelerates its weapons testing program.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The former Nickelodeon star spoke about the allegedly abusive relationship with her late mother, Debra, throughout her childhood.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The controllers’ union and Airlines for America (A4A), the commercial airlines’ trade association, declined to directly address the question of privatization when asked on Friday.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Drew Maloney, the CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, a trade association of for-profit electric utilities, suggested that only some states are the drivers of higher average electric bills.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The justified fear was that without a conference affiliation with the two biggest schools in the Big 12 would be catastrophic to Texas Tech University, its football team, the entire athletic department, and to Lubbock itself.—
Mac Engel
November 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The top two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the general election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was held for questioning for two days, but released without charges in connection to her death.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The press conference was somewhat unusual, given that the incident had no connection to Philadelphia whatsoever.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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