as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a culture in which the raising of children is regarded as a collaborative endeavor for a whole village
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Recent Examples of collaborative
While collaborative robots have been designed to work closer to humans, many traditional robotic systems still require physical barriers to meet safety requirements.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
His sets were joyous and collaborative.
—Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Its position at this key intersection means Joyce’s team at Duckbill can leverage its collaborative network to stay in talks and to access early pilots with major AI platforms over time, too.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Additionally, Betches will continue to expand on its decade-long collaborative relationship with Jared Freid, comedian, author and podcast host.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The collaborative project transforms an outdoor hospital space into an area where patients can experience fresh air, movement and play while continuing their care journey.
—Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
These individuals are deeply collaborative, mission-driven and eager to innovate at the intersections of disciplines.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
At the time, Jelly Roll was an aspiring musician with a bunch of mixtapes, collaborative projects, and one proper studio album to his name.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
His sets were joyous and collaborative.
—Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Its position at this key intersection means Joyce’s team at Duckbill can leverage its collaborative network to stay in talks and to access early pilots with major AI platforms over time, too.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Additionally, Betches will continue to expand on its decade-long collaborative relationship with Jared Freid, comedian, author and podcast host.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The collaborative project transforms an outdoor hospital space into an area where patients can experience fresh air, movement and play while continuing their care journey.
—Amari Riley, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
These individuals are deeply collaborative, mission-driven and eager to innovate at the intersections of disciplines.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 16 June 2026
At the time, Jelly Roll was an aspiring musician with a bunch of mixtapes, collaborative projects, and one proper studio album to his name.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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African teams have drawn arguably the toughest assignments in match day 1, with Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Belgium also on their collective fight card.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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City managers and emergency responders should plan for joint ruptures along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a realistic possibility with the current stress conditions, not a remote worst-case scenario.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The two project sites, which are across the street from each other, would produce a combined 616 apartments if San Jose officials give final approval, planning files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The experience extends to the quaint, communal spaces, including a club room, library, and roof deck (with unhindered skyline views).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The two countries pledge to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to start a 60-day negotiation, extendable by mutual consent, to reach a final agreement.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Speak softly, and follow up to cement mutual trust soon.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Swift was never designed for outside maintenance or docking with another spacecraft, so there are no standard docking rings, magnetic capture fixtures, or cooperative navigation beacons.—
David Szondy
June 18,
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
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That makes the encounter less about passive observation and more about shared learning.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The reasoning is rooted in survival choosing a healthy mate has historically meant a better chance of healthy offspring and shared caregiving.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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