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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
The collaboration integrates drone operations into CommandCentral Aware, allowing dispatchers to deploy drones directly from command centers.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
This project is being led by NCDOT in collaboration with the town of Waxhaw.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The announce teams Netflix pieced together for Christmas were capable and knowledgable of the game, but had limited experience in the roles and almost no history of collaboration.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The model is centered around the curation of brand partnerships, collaboration with global luxury houses on storytelling, experiences and on format.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
BigX sees himself as the starting quarterback of his small but mighty unit, exposing them to his fans through song collaborations and adding them on his tours.
—Eric Diep, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Such collaboration may now extend beyond the small screen.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Drawing on perspectives from teams, leagues, and regional leadership, the panel will explore how moments on the global stage drive economic opportunity, strengthen collaboration across the Bay Area, and create lasting benefits for local communities.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
This project is being led by NCDOT in collaboration with the town of Waxhaw.
—March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The announce teams Netflix pieced together for Christmas were capable and knowledgable of the game, but had limited experience in the roles and almost no history of collaboration.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The model is centered around the curation of brand partnerships, collaboration with global luxury houses on storytelling, experiences and on format.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
BigX sees himself as the starting quarterback of his small but mighty unit, exposing them to his fans through song collaborations and adding them on his tours.
—Eric Diep, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
—Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Such collaboration may now extend beyond the small screen.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Drawing on perspectives from teams, leagues, and regional leadership, the panel will explore how moments on the global stage drive economic opportunity, strengthen collaboration across the Bay Area, and create lasting benefits for local communities.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
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On March 9, Hims & Hers announced a new partnership with Novo Nordisk, after an earlier attempt at a pact crumbled last year.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Those athletes, likely at least in part sensing a physical vulnerability, such as a lack of strength, coordination or control, tend to move differently, even with simple tasks like walking or running.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Tijuana River Coalition, a group of more than 65 nonprofits and community organizations, issued a statement Friday calling on public agencies to improve coordination and build a faster, more accessible alert system.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The United States — the world’s first large-scale experiment in a diverse democracy — was built on the conviction that religious difference can be a source of cooperation rather than division.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But owners of the facilities — Long Shots in Frederick, River Boat on the Potomac and GBoone’s in Boonsboro — said the request was about ensuring the survival of the businesses through cooperation with existing casinos, not by cannibalizing the market.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Expanding your perception can benefit your relationships today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, the association between the two nations on nuclear energy is expected to extend beyond the construction of the power plants.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez told the Miami Herald un February that there’s been support for the use of electric leaf blowers from neighborhood associations and residents since the city’s ban passed in 2022.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Laura Aull does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Laura Aull,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The work, moving in dizzying fits and starts across the surface of time, reveals connections between historical memory and now, and between political order and cultural superstructure.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Atmos Energy has not confirmed any connection between Thursday's apparent explosion and the earlier gas leaks.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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