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
According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Calhangolu’s method may help accelerate the process of seeing ecological benefits compared to traditional approaches, while his partnering with MLP guarantees a greater collaborative approach, with trees being planted at the click of a button.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as part of a collaborative effort involving the NFL, USA Football, and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The future of work is not a dystopian one of replacement, but a collaborative one of amplification.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead of relying on a disconnected, transactional model, Subotic built a collaborative team of financial advisors who work together to deliver cohesive, strategic advice.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The song ruled for 10 weeks and appeared on the collaborative EP Split Decision with Cench.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Country artists Bailey Zimmerman and Ink made guest appearances during the show for collaborative performances.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Calhangolu’s method may help accelerate the process of seeing ecological benefits compared to traditional approaches, while his partnering with MLP guarantees a greater collaborative approach, with trees being planted at the click of a button.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as part of a collaborative effort involving the NFL, USA Football, and the International Federation of American Football (IFAF).
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The future of work is not a dystopian one of replacement, but a collaborative one of amplification.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Instead of relying on a disconnected, transactional model, Subotic built a collaborative team of financial advisors who work together to deliver cohesive, strategic advice.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The song ruled for 10 weeks and appeared on the collaborative EP Split Decision with Cench.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Country artists Bailey Zimmerman and Ink made guest appearances during the show for collaborative performances.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under the state constitution, the gifting of certain state properties requires approval by a collective decision-making body comprised of the attorney general, the chief financial officer and the commissioner of agriculture as well as the governor.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sesame oil is high in antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease, along with reducing joint pain related to arthritis.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Chaplin allowed a combined eight pressures in the Tigers’ first two SEC games (against Oklahoma and Texas A&M), per TruMedia.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new institution’s combined holdings of contemporary and modern art, drawn from the former OCMA and Langson IMCA, number roughly 9,000 works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Downstairs, a library, a dining room, and a billiard room (which also serves as a sprawling lounge, eating area, and performance space for the local DJ who comes on Saturdays) offer several options for communal living.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The set effectively engaged our little testers in creative, physical, and cooperative play.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The project is a continuation of the team’s cooperative filmmaking model, emulating Lugacy’s previous feature film, the Independent Spirit Award nominated This Is Not A War Story which was acquired by Warner OneFifty for HBO Max.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now settling into married life, the couple is looking ahead to more shared moments.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Following the news that Goodall, known for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research, died Wednesday at age 91, DiCaprio took to his social media to pay tribute to the conservationist and shared photos of them.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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