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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
Supporters hope that if Democrats take control of Congress, the push for a federal incentive could be a rare area of cooperation next year.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
Tehran responded to the first bombing campaign by suspending all cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and launching a bunch of missiles at Israel.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The literary works selected for the first-ever Book-to-Screen at KVIFF showcase, designed to create a market for film adaptation rights to original IP from Central and Eastern Europe and strengthen cooperation between the film and publishing industries.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Ask for fairness, and let cooperation carry you forward today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
Tehran responded to the first bombing campaign by suspending all cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and launching a bunch of missiles at Israel.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The literary works selected for the first-ever Book-to-Screen at KVIFF showcase, designed to create a market for film adaptation rights to original IP from Central and Eastern Europe and strengthen cooperation between the film and publishing industries.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Ask for fairness, and let cooperation carry you forward today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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In partnership with Purina and KC2026, there were dogs that people could pet and play with.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Additionally, Astroscale plans to build and launch its Provisioner (or Astroscale Prototype Servicer–Refueler) in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and two directorates of SSC.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The review notes that neuromuscular coordination may matter as much as ligament flexibility, meaning strength and technique likely play a larger role than timing alone.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The federal government, parliament and EconomieSuisse, a major business association, oppose the idea.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Except for the 2019 accident in Hawaii, this is the first year of this century with double-digit fatalities resulting from a skydiving plane crash, the association says.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Kogonada, who also wrote and edited the film, built the project around Hong Kong’s particular relationship with memory and movement, taking three days to identify a geography the team could navigate largely on foot.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Diaz-Balart will face Democrat Nicole Locklin and no party affiliation candidate Deborah Ann Meidinger Hosey in November.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Young voters of color are the most likely to be registered without a party affiliation.—
Susan Lee,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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