COOPERATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperation

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of cooperation

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of cooperation Russia and China are seeking the capability to disable and eventually destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, an investigation found, as the allies deepen their clandestine military cooperation. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 Your intuitive kindness attracts cooperation, while clear boundaries keep the exchange respectful. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Enthusiasts for capitalism see prosperity as a positive-sum enterprise generated through cooperation. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 Following the Cold War, the Arctic was largely an area of international cooperation. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

The standard of excellence the school represents in all aspects of formation and education will only improve as a result of this partnership.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Food and beverage options result from a partnership with Paris Society, a luxury French hospitality company that works with groups worldwide to give them high-end culinary offerings.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

The director of the state Division of Elections, Carol Beecher, in disqualifying him, did not mention finding any evidence of coordination.

— Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 13 July 2026
This has been especially true in recent years as Newsom and the Legislature have pushed through big changes, such as the new prekindergarten grade, that have required massive coordination and effort.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

This association with high status, as well as a rudimentary analysis of the size of the bones, led archaeologists to conclude that the burial belonged to a man.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Wells Fargo is hiring branch bankers, investment advisors, commercial banking relationship managers, and investment bankers and traders, Scharf said.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The government is also seeking to accelerate construction by working with private companies regardless of their political affiliations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice.

— Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026