COLLABORATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

collaboration

noun

Definition of collaboration

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collaboration That’s where the constant collaboration with Daniel was critical. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Lockheed Martin said the collaboration will combine its work in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s capabilities in quantum computing and AI. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 While Pandora has long been known for its charm bracelets, beloved of millennials and Gen Zs of the past, the brand’s collaboration strategy aims to innovate. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 BrieAnna Frank's role covering First Amendment issues at USA TODAY is made possible by a collaboration among Freedom Forum, Journalism Funding Partners and the USA TODAY Network. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 That sense of discovery is part of what made the collaboration so appealing to Twain. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 The transition to safer chemistry in the apparel and footwear industry will rely on a proactive approach based on collaboration and data sharing. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Scale through collaboration between people and agents rather than treating autonomy as a race to remove humans from the loop. — Rajesh Gharpure, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Yuan says they were inspired by efforts like the Open X-Embodiment collaboration, which pooled data from many robots and led to models that generalize to hardware not used in training. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Successfully completing such projects requires close coordination between the shipbuilder, navy and wider defence-industrial ecosystem.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

At the separate meetings with Hun Sen and Hun Manet, Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that Myanmar was working to strengthen cooperation within ASEAN, MRTV said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
At the forefront are Iran-India relations, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to highlight trade, connectivity, energy cooperation and regional developments.

— Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

Carter arranged for a pickup and distributed the clothing through the tenant association office.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026
If a document contains personal information that has no reason to appear publicly, ask whether the association can remove it, redact the information or restrict access.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The letter next to the name For candidates running in this year’s elections, one of the biggest consequences is the difficulty of escaping the reputation of their party affiliation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Five years ago, the major detail separating Indiana Hoosiers football and UNT football was conference affiliation.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
This emergency connection solved an immediate health crisis, but not the contamination itself, said Jennifer Rawlison, a lifelong Newburgh resident turned clean water advocate.

— Austin Fast, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026