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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 Synonyms for cooperating
Verb
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024 -
One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Rather, cassettes and other physical media are seen as complementary components.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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That should rejuvenate an offense that ranked 102nd nationally in scoring and 111th in yards per play, and allow the Utes to play more complementary football.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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As a chef, she’s taken this timeless dinner combination to new heights by merging it with her love of music.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mark is reintegrating, merging the memories of his innie and his outie.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These fish were stocked at 61 inland lakes and rivers and Lake Michigan. Lake sturgeon will come from a cooperative hatchery in Tower, Michigan, operated with Michigan State University.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In these same years, cooperative ownership structures were filtering into the much fancier end of the real-estate scene as well.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 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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In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Warriors could use a more impactful starting center and some supplementary shooting and scoring, providing more space for Butler, who struggled to find any once Curry went down.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Cooperating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperating. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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