as in collaborating
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as in uniting
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer
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as in merging
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs
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Recent Examples of cooperating
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The owner stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Gilroy police said that the driver was detained and cooperating with the investigation.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Some immigration activists argue that any communication between ICE and city police discourages immigrants without legal status from reporting crimes or cooperating with law enforcement.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
In the last few months, the NCAA has ruled more than a dozen Division I men’s basketball players permanently ineligible for manipulating game results and their own performances, making impermissible bets, providing information to gamblers and not cooperating with investigations.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Officials are cooperating with law enforcement during this ongoing investigation, Cooper said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Chicago operates under a Welcoming City Ordinance, barring Chicago police from cooperating with federal authorities in any immigration enforcement activities.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The studio is cooperating with law enforcement.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition to cooperating with investigators into Kerik's case, Larry also aided in criminal investigations into DiTommaso, testifying against the contractor in a 2012 perjury trial.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The owner stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Gilroy police said that the driver was detained and cooperating with the investigation.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Some immigration activists argue that any communication between ICE and city police discourages immigrants without legal status from reporting crimes or cooperating with law enforcement.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
In the last few months, the NCAA has ruled more than a dozen Division I men’s basketball players permanently ineligible for manipulating game results and their own performances, making impermissible bets, providing information to gamblers and not cooperating with investigations.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Officials are cooperating with law enforcement during this ongoing investigation, Cooper said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Chicago operates under a Welcoming City Ordinance, barring Chicago police from cooperating with federal authorities in any immigration enforcement activities.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The studio is cooperating with law enforcement.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
Verb
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In a new cast interview with Fandango, Robbie, 35, reflected on collaborating with her fellow Australian star.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nahmias had previously partnered with Chalamet, collaborating on a hoodie to mark the release of A Complete Unknown in late 2024.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Peamer and Bracchi started providing each other with comfort, companionship, and healing moments after uniting.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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After a devastating fire reduced a Scottish church to rubble, an unexpected discovery was made beneath the ruins — uniting a grieving congregation.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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McAdams added on a complementary butter yellow midiskirt, completing her look with stiletto mules.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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In interviews with Caroline Ohlsson, who leads AI initiatives at European private equity firm Verdane, and Sanjot Malhi, a partner at venture capital firm Northzone, both offer contrasting but complementary perspectives on how investors are adapting to create value in the AI era.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This year will likely see more startups merging or acquiring rivals as a way of creating exit opportunities for investors, or looking to sell shares through initial public offerings, according to Magnitt.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Mark Engel’s paintings explore themes of connection and transformation, often merging figures and landscapes.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The agency and the city entered into a cooperative agreement in 2006 to establish an exhibit about the site, the suit says.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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Fenton said the cooperative hopes to address some of the maintenance issues and relist the property this winter.—
Hamza Adel Fahmy,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company is in an inherently difficult strategic position due to Uber’s dominance — while Lyft is only in the US and Canada, Uber is diversified across most global markets and has expanded into other synergetic areas like food and alcohol delivery.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But no one was prepared for the kind of reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.—
Rob Mahoney,
SI.com,
19 Oct. 2017
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“Cooperating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperating. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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