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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooperation The United States seized control of Venezuela’s oil revenues after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid in January and securing the cooperation of vice president Delcy Rodríguez. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026 Del Pilar has become the most famous example of such cooperation. — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 They were repatriated through cooperation between Indonesia’s Culture Ministry and the FBI after provenance research established the objects had been smuggled out of Indonesia, Zon said. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Also sanctioned were Cuba’s minister of public health, José Angel Portal Miranda, and Gretza Sánchez Padrón, the director of the medical cooperation unit. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Earlier this year, the club announced a new global partnership with American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Club names Eli Lilly and Nvidia also have a partnership for AI drug discovery.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Processes that once depended on layers of coordination begin collapsing into faster, more autonomous systems.

— Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
But that required coordination with the city and UC San Diego, which owns some of the west side of the property, to determine the area that could be renovated.

— Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

When that proved unsustainable, the association hired a landscaping company.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.

— Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of association

Noun

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, detectives received a tip shortly after the killing that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close relationship.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

But to witness the evolution of Lander’s affiliations and relationships is to see the profound shift that has occurred inside the Democratic Party, and across American politics in general.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Waddell confirmed to The Athletic that the Blue Jackets have discussed affiliation with both franchises for the 2026-27 season and beyond.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026