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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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as in collaborating
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Recent Examples of cooperating
Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is fully cooperating.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Asked about the employee and the thefts, Avis Budget released a statement only saying that company officials were aware of the allegations and cooperating with airport police in the investigation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
On a Friday visit to the Twin Cities touting recent activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took aim at state and local Democratic leaders for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Perhaps most important, the NBA can’t scare witnesses into cooperating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Ordinarily, safety meetings with UEFA will take place before any fixture, cooperating with safety measures and the clubs involved.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Some Western observers have seized on reports that certain clans and groups, like the Doghmush and the Shabab, are openly cooperating with Israeli forces, interpreting this as a rejection of Hamas's extremism.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The driver has been cooperating with investigators since the incident.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Its identity has not been verified, and Prince of Whales is cooperating fully with authorities.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is fully cooperating.
—Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Asked about the employee and the thefts, Avis Budget released a statement only saying that company officials were aware of the allegations and cooperating with airport police in the investigation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
On a Friday visit to the Twin Cities touting recent activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took aim at state and local Democratic leaders for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
Perhaps most important, the NBA can’t scare witnesses into cooperating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Ordinarily, safety meetings with UEFA will take place before any fixture, cooperating with safety measures and the clubs involved.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Some Western observers have seized on reports that certain clans and groups, like the Doghmush and the Shabab, are openly cooperating with Israeli forces, interpreting this as a rejection of Hamas's extremism.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
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The team is now collaborating with clinicians at Lausanne University Hospital and Jules Gonin Eye Hospital to adapt MagFlow for retinoblastoma therapy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Continuing that legacy of steady and consistent giving also means setting an example for the next generation about hard work, generosity and collaborating with others.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These findings, when considered alongside observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), provide complementary evidence for understanding this comet's unusual chemistry.—
Darryl Seligman,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, on a young team like the Red Sox, Schwarber would need to be a complementary piece to Anthony and the other young, talented players in Boston.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The driver consented to a search, Bettison said, and the two female occupants were cooperative with police.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The other male involved in the incident remained on scene until officers arrived and was cooperative with officers and detectives, according to the release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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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Say yes to anything that feels light, exciting, and reciprocal.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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But what shook fear around the world was his disclosure in April to impose global reciprocal tariffs, a move that posed a huge problem for shoe brands who produce in China and Vietnam.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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