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
The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Last November, the pop-punk artist released One More Time, a collaborative EP with Aerosmith.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
Collaborative combat aircraft are a ‘top priority’ The program, called the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft, or MUX TACAIR, will develop Kratos’ collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) capabilities.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Kobo also has a collaborative collection with Sony Music that’s supposed to be delivered to Saks this spring.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Healey heralded the successful operation and the collaborative efforts that saw the detailed plans come to fruition.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The institute was created to advance collaborative water solutions in Far West Texas though research, education and technical expertise.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Last November, the pop-punk artist released One More Time, a collaborative EP with Aerosmith.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
Collaborative combat aircraft are a ‘top priority’ The program, called the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft, or MUX TACAIR, will develop Kratos’ collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) capabilities.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Kobo also has a collaborative collection with Sony Music that’s supposed to be delivered to Saks this spring.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Healey heralded the successful operation and the collaborative efforts that saw the detailed plans come to fruition.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The institute was created to advance collaborative water solutions in Far West Texas though research, education and technical expertise.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
Adjective
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Floyd’s murder would inspire the largest racial justice collective actions in the United States since probably the civil rights movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only way to stand up to divide-and-conquer is to engage through collective action, focusing on fighting fire with facts without sinking to the level of personal insults.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Abbott has taken preemptive action against the New World screwworm threat by directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bathhouses, social spaces, and Viking wellness trends underscore the search for shared experiences around community and rituals, such as communal dining, bathing, and chanting.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turnpike Troubadours shows are communal affairs — a blend of high-energy jams and heartfelt ballads.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and mutual option for the 2028 season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bookstore’s nonprofit focuses on education and literacy, mutual aid and building community.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the driver stayed at the scene and has been cooperative.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and was cooperative, police said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The June 12, 2025 filing sought spousal support and the division of millions of dollars in shared assets.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In any difficult situation being brought up again, the goal for either partner should not be to win an argument or assign blame, but to create shared clarity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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