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

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Recent Examples of cooperation Coach Powers's departure should not limit his cooperation or anyone else's, and the players who have spoken up must be protected. — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 During the debate, Bailey restated his opposition to the state’s elimination of cash bail for nonviolent offenders and to sanctuary policies on immigrants that limit cooperation between state and local police and federal immigration authorities. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 In early October, Colombia appointed Tania Gilinski Bacal as its ambassador to Israel and tasked her with strengthening trade ties and cooperation on security, intelligence, cybersecurity and information sharing. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 For days, European and Ukrainian officials have warned the US was threatening to limit intelligence and other cooperation if Kyiv did not stop hitting Russian diesel facilities. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Hugo said his work as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and performer was central to their success, though Williams was the public face of their partnership.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Washington could also consider moving some command and coordination functions to the United States or to safer overseas locations, including in Europe and Diego Garcia, and develop its capacity for replenishing naval operations at sea.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
If the car or truck was rented in one state, set to return in another state and crossed into Mexico via a third, the coordination required between three state law enforcement agencies can make timely recovery of the vehicle even more complicated.

— Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Bryan has a history of successful collaborations, from Bruce Springsteen to Kacey Musgraves.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Open systems support integration The collaboration relies on open-system architectures that allow different technologies to work together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Once a staple among cowboys and railroad workers, the Lee 101 became a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s, when James Dean popularized the jeans and helped solidify their association with biker culture.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

In 2025, Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, became the official coffee sponsor of the Portland Trail Blazers, following previous affiliations with the NBA China Games and the Houston Rockets.

— Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Seghers’s Communist affiliations explain the eventual eclipse of her work in the West.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026