collaborative

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Recent Examples of collaborative The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 On the contrary, his brother is low-key, collaborative, and analytical. Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 FoodNet is a collaborative program among the CDC, the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and 10 state health departments. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026 Film and television shows are big, collaborative efforts — which means a lot of meetings. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026 The ease of their collaborative process also seems to have granted Lange and Reyna the freedom to get refreshingly dark. E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026 Morton loved how open and collaborative Nolan was with the actors. Brent Lang, Variety, 18 July 2026 There’s also a component to support up to 100 local maritime small business suppliers while also building a stronger regional collaborative effort that connects employers, training providers and community partners. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 As the higher education sector struggles with declining public confidence, enrollment challenges and institutional closures, microcolleges emerge as a creative, collaborative model for post-secondary education. Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
Adjective
  • That does not require the unified Gulf foreign policy that would recreate Saudi tutelage in collective form.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The sisters’ collective upper limb development also suggests high-intensity, repetitive actions like holding a heavy weapon or pulling a bowstring.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back as well, including from a late-season AC joint sprain.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Soon after, the combined anger of Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo created a storm that killed everyone except the king.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.
    Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • Enter the World Cup and the soccer fans who traveled from around the world to support their national teams and engage in communal celebration or sorrow.
    Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Plenty of similar parties benefit from the same big-tent communal mindset.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Adjective
  • Anything other than a plane crash, such as a building fire, medical emergency or hazardous materials spill at the airport, is handled by the Carlsbad Fire Department, and a large incident would bring in mutual aid from other agencies in the region.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • There was a strong theme of mutual respect and admiration from the figureheads of Spain and Argentina as the teams enter the final day of preparation before Sunday’s World Cup final.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • He was replaced by Magyar, a former member of Orbán’s Fidesz party whom many observers hope will be a more cooperative international partner.
    Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • This cooperative aspect helps structure and play work together without strain.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • What’s more, some creators already build pathways toward peer connection, mutual aid, learning, advocacy, and shared purpose.
    Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Even in moments like these, the strength of ESPN comes from our people, our teamwork and our shared mission to serve sports fans.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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