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
Elsewhere, Pfeiffer praised the collaborative and tight-knit environment the cast built.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
For the collaborative Callsign Low sneaker, the shoe is built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper, while the Callsign Mule Shroud introduces removable lace covers, leather and canvas paneling, and a unique snap-off component that allow the silhouette to change.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Although it's become controversial in recent years, the reality is that surrogacy can be an intimate, collaborative, and often altruistic process—but those characteristics of the process rarely make it into public conversations.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The first event is at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, where families can participate in collaborative, hands-on art making with artist and educator Emily Grenader.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Democratic Party is a big tent, being inclusive and collaborative, with enough room for everybody.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Kubiak complimented Macdonald’s weekly challenges after games, as well as for showing him a collaborative effort among the Seahawks’ general manager and ownership.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vrabel said after Williams was diagnosed that his coaching staffs always take a collaborative approach and that other position coaches also chipped in to help Kuhr in his role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Hogarty’s eye for detail and collaborative approach have earned her repeat clients, and she was named to the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2023.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
For the collaborative Callsign Low sneaker, the shoe is built in layered canvas, with leather, and a pony hair upper, while the Callsign Mule Shroud introduces removable lace covers, leather and canvas paneling, and a unique snap-off component that allow the silhouette to change.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Although it's become controversial in recent years, the reality is that surrogacy can be an intimate, collaborative, and often altruistic process—but those characteristics of the process rarely make it into public conversations.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The first event is at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, where families can participate in collaborative, hands-on art making with artist and educator Emily Grenader.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Democratic Party is a big tent, being inclusive and collaborative, with enough room for everybody.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Kubiak complimented Macdonald’s weekly challenges after games, as well as for showing him a collaborative effort among the Seahawks’ general manager and ownership.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Vrabel said after Williams was diagnosed that his coaching staffs always take a collaborative approach and that other position coaches also chipped in to help Kuhr in his role.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Hogarty’s eye for detail and collaborative approach have earned her repeat clients, and she was named to the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2023.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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The group – which touts itself as a pagan collective that worships Norse gods – also took credit for originally catapulting Springfield onto the national stage by amplifying ugly memes about the Haitians.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s plenty of evidence from the past year to support that theory, from the ouster of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, to attacks on Russian shadow fleet vessels by Ukrainian special forces, to the brief Israel-Iran conflict last summer, all of which produced a collective shrug from oil traders.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 50/50 joint venture agreement is valued at 4 billion euros, and encompasses opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the House, some of the projects were requested solely by the member, while others can be a joint request with the senators from their state.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Americans have romped through the field in winning all six games by a combined margin of 31-1, and haven’t allowed a goal since the second period of a tournament-opening 5-1 win over Czechia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Norway have taken gold in the team sprint Nordic combined event, with Jens Luraas Oftebro taking his third gold medal of these Games.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Outdoors, a long communal dining table sits in the courtyard beneath glowing string lights, right next to the koi pond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the snowcrete melts and the cherry blossoms start to peek out from Tidal Basin branches, dare to allow yourself a moment of communal levity.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Police Department officials announced on Friday that officer Blayne Newton has resigned from the department through a mutual separation agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The woman who was driving stayed at the scene and was cooperative, but the early investigation appeared to show that alcohol played a role in the crash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The finance minister didn't say it, but India's initiative appeared to be a response to China's decade-long buildup of troops and military and civilian infrastructure along their shared border.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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But an alliance forged out of shared perseverance was shattered at the merge when Q moved against Tiffany and told others about her immunity idol.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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