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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
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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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Recent Examples of cooperation
Based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, the two sides have had cooperation that delivers tangible benefits to both peoples and injects vitality into China-US relations.
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Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
After days of escalating airstrikes between Israel and Iran that killed hundreds in Iran and dozens in Israel—and the United States’ decision to involve itself—one of the most lasting, and difficult to quantify, losses may be the fragile framework of international nuclear cooperation.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 June 2025
Douglas County has sued Colorado twice recently over disagreements involving property tax valuations and the level of cooperation local law enforcement can give federal immigration authorities.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Speakers urged calm and cooperation with law enforcement.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
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Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
After days of escalating airstrikes between Israel and Iran that killed hundreds in Iran and dozens in Israel—and the United States’ decision to involve itself—one of the most lasting, and difficult to quantify, losses may be the fragile framework of international nuclear cooperation.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 June 2025
Douglas County has sued Colorado twice recently over disagreements involving property tax valuations and the level of cooperation local law enforcement can give federal immigration authorities.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Speakers urged calm and cooperation with law enforcement.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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The minimum qualifications for this job are 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting clients or staff across multiple regions and programs and at least 10 years leading partnerships results at a national scale.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Analysts say the resort will open to Russian tourists first, as evidenced by its booming military and other partnerships with Russia, before eventually opening to Chinese tours.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Executives: Make logistics a boardroom conversation, not a back-office line item. Technologists: Prioritize coordination over control. Investors: Ask yourself: What’s the more scalable bet for humanity—a launchpad, or a logistics layer that works? Because Maya didn’t need a miracle.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The opinion adds further scrutiny to the Trump administration's internal coordination—or lack thereof—between its law enforcement and immigration agencies.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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When Perception and Awareness Align The relationship between consciousness and perception is complicated.—
Christian Wolf,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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More than 200 Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations were transferred to El Salvador, where they were imprisoned in the country's high-security mega-prison.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Regardless of political affiliation, the pattern is clear: When a leader is surrounded only by voices that reinforce a personal narrative, and dissent is punished or ignored, the consequences reach far beyond one office or institution.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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