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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
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, the judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reported, a charge denied by the opposition group they were linked to.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Early reports indicated that D4vd was cooperating with the investigation.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Many of them have been cooperating with the probe and were already scheduled to sit down for interviews with FBI agents and prosecutors before the new grand jury subpoenas came out over the weekend.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rivera, 47, who has pleaded guilty in the case, was the prosecution’s fourth cooperating witness as the trial completed its sixth week and resumed Monday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The new policy bans all Plymouth police officers, town officials and employees from cooperating with ICE or any federal immigration agents, communicating with immigration officers about the legal status of individuals, or performing the functions of an immigration officer.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The other driver is cooperating with the investigation, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In terms of refusal rate, Fairfax County trailed slightly behind all of the top non-cooperating jails in Los Angeles County combined, according to the detainer data.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Lach said the district has no current information of any inappropriate behavior between Buetikofer and District 86 students, but noted the district is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, the judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reported, a charge denied by the opposition group they were linked to.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Early reports indicated that D4vd was cooperating with the investigation.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Many of them have been cooperating with the probe and were already scheduled to sit down for interviews with FBI agents and prosecutors before the new grand jury subpoenas came out over the weekend.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Rivera, 47, who has pleaded guilty in the case, was the prosecution’s fourth cooperating witness as the trial completed its sixth week and resumed Monday.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
In these cases resolved by accord and satisfaction, if the prosecution were to object and go against the victim’s wishes, the government would not have a cooperating witness.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The new policy bans all Plymouth police officers, town officials and employees from cooperating with ICE or any federal immigration agents, communicating with immigration officers about the legal status of individuals, or performing the functions of an immigration officer.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The other driver is cooperating with the investigation, according to the release.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
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Jennie has an extensive history of collaborating with Beats.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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This concept, introduced by researchers at MIT and collaborating institutions, could fundamentally change how scientists study some of the universe’s most mysterious particles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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That might seem like the kind of scandal that would cut across the political spectrum, uniting right-wing politicians who wanted to slash the aid budget with left-wing politicians who wanted aid to solve poverty.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Amazon nations are uniting to save it.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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In perhaps one of their most public twinning moments, the mom and daughter don yellow coats and complementary hats at Epsom Downs Racecourse.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Green Bay must add some complementary edge rushers who can benefit from the attention offenses give Parsons.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The driver who was involved remained at the scene and has been cooperative, Terra said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 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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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told Iranian state outlet Mehr that if the naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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What are my reciprocal obligations to them?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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