as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
a trio of museums collaborated to mount this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit of van Gogh's major portraits
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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 collaborate
Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
The company previously collaborated with Disney for Inside Out 2 with limited-edition packaging inspired by Joy and other characters from the Pixar film.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Apple AirPods Pro 2 $239 $189 at Walmart Wayfair: Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Homes and Loloi collaborated to create gorgeous rugs and home decor that’ll transform your house into a home, many of which are on super sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
That glaring absence of both people and money will affect both WHO's ability to address health crises that don't care about borders -– as well as the ability of the U.S. to collaborate with the rest of the world to solve them, say global health specialists interviewed by NPR.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Groups focused on cross-cultural engagement provide employees with a platform to discuss challenges, share experiences and collaborate on inclusion initiatives.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
The company previously collaborated with Disney for Inside Out 2 with limited-edition packaging inspired by Joy and other characters from the Pixar film.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Apple AirPods Pro 2 $239 $189 at Walmart Wayfair: Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Homes and Loloi collaborated to create gorgeous rugs and home decor that’ll transform your house into a home, many of which are on super sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 19 May 2025
That glaring absence of both people and money will affect both WHO's ability to address health crises that don't care about borders -– as well as the ability of the U.S. to collaborate with the rest of the world to solve them, say global health specialists interviewed by NPR.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborate
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Sheriff Martinez already is failing to comply with the California Values Act, SB 54, which, since 2018, prohibits local and state law enforcement from cooperating with federal authorities on most immigration enforcement actions.—
Pedro Rios,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The police arrived at some point, but Ventura wouldn’t cooperate with the officers, Morgan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Remarkably, the vote against advancing the bill came after President Donald Trump had called on Republicans in a social media post to unite behind it.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The sacrificial rituals separated gods and humans but also united them by incorporating the gods into the human system of meat distribution.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Blame the bubbles, but the pitch worked, pulling all five sharks into a joint investment for the first time.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Through blood test results, joint imaging analysis, and my history of symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.—
Suzy Katz,
Health,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The hillside property features an outdoor communal area between the homes and below, a recreational area with a gym, pool, ice bath and dry sauna.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Or even worse, a dangerous fantasy at a time when funding a longitudinal study on communal living could get your whole university canceled?—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Rather than solely focusing on what’s lacking, try to understand if your needs are rooted in a desire for fairness and mutual respect rather than a sense of being owed something.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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A lot of the recent Grey’s exits have been mutual and/or pre-announced departures.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, isn’t even pretending to be cooperative.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Historic West End Partners will open a 15,000-square-foot cooperative grocery store in partnership with Weaver Street Market, which has four stores in the Raleigh region.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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As religious participation declines, one important answer is to create secular frameworks that similarly build common meaning and shared purpose among people—qualities that machines, by definition, cannot provide.—
Kim Samuel,
Time,
14 May 2025
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This alignment is crucial for fostering a collaborative environment where mutual trust and shared objectives pave the way for effective partnership.—
Randy Wong,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Collaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborate. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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