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
Beyond storage, Drime functions as a collaborative hub.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
This trade-off has limited the design of electronic skins used in collaborative robots.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
On January 23, when the first collaborative effort was conducted, 47 citations were issued and one person was arrested for DUI.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Through its efforts to champion new stars like Junior and Cano, Rancho Humilde helped to popularize the style; Junior and Cano’s 2019 collaborative album with Don Sanchez — simply titled Corridos Tumbados — was a key moment in the subgenre’s emergence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
This is not the first time the whiskey’s proof has been amped up for this collaborative release, as last year’s version was also bottled at 86 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Their collaborative debut has improvisational spirit and real feeling.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The men were doing the first of multiple collaborative streams in Lampros’ stomping grounds of Delray Beach.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
At the Summit League basketball tournament this weekend, which runs March 4-8, a local artist will be hosting an onsite, collaborative art project for fans.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
This trade-off has limited the design of electronic skins used in collaborative robots.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
On January 23, when the first collaborative effort was conducted, 47 citations were issued and one person was arrested for DUI.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Through its efforts to champion new stars like Junior and Cano, Rancho Humilde helped to popularize the style; Junior and Cano’s 2019 collaborative album with Don Sanchez — simply titled Corridos Tumbados — was a key moment in the subgenre’s emergence.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
This is not the first time the whiskey’s proof has been amped up for this collaborative release, as last year’s version was also bottled at 86 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Their collaborative debut has improvisational spirit and real feeling.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The men were doing the first of multiple collaborative streams in Lampros’ stomping grounds of Delray Beach.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
At the Summit League basketball tournament this weekend, which runs March 4-8, a local artist will be hosting an onsite, collaborative art project for fans.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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By requiring immunization before school enrollment, society created a collective shield — herd immunity — that protects even those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Symbols have an inexorable way of lingering in the collective mind and identity of the community.—
Travis Whitlock,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tallen said his firm may sell a parcel to a residential developer who would build the apartment complex, or develop it through a joint venture.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Japan and Canada will start negotiations aimed at achieving a defense pact that would simplify procedures for their miliary visits, joint exercises and other operations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a two-story guesthouse and a one-bedroom space finished in smooth gray plaster—for a combined total of 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms in 11,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ember, the lodge's new all-day restaurant and cocktail lounge, is inspired by the idea of a communal campfire meal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Responsible information is part of communal security.—
Audra Berg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pair are juniors at Yale University who were set up by mutual friends.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Invite friends to share their recent creative ideas with you to revel in mutual inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Soil tests can be purchased at gardening centers or by contacting your local cooperative extension service office.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The morning may feel more somber and reflective, yet by midday, the vibe smooths into something more cooperative and actionable.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Realistic math eases shared stress.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Treatment recommendations grow from discussion and shared evaluation, guided by ethical considerations and individualized needs.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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