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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
Not only for the petroleum sector, but all areas of cooperation will not be affected.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The agency has called for greater cooperation with local authorities amid confrontations between federal officers and agitators in Minnesota, where local officials have accused ICE of terrorizing neighborhoods.
—Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Homan said right away that federal officials could reduce the number of agents in Minnesota, but only with the cooperation of state and local officials.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The initiative also depends on cooperation from residents – including those who may not have legal immigration status.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The agency has called for greater cooperation with local authorities amid confrontations between federal officers and agitators in Minnesota, where local officials have accused ICE of terrorizing neighborhoods.
—Louis Casiano , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Homan said right away that federal officials could reduce the number of agents in Minnesota, but only with the cooperation of state and local officials.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The initiative also depends on cooperation from residents – including those who may not have legal immigration status.
—CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Nvidia’s global ambition As Nvidia’s chips have become the backbone of the global AI industry, the company’s partnerships have expanded well beyond North America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The relationship deteriorated further after Horvath and her colleagues voted to shift hundreds of millions of dollars out of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, a city-county partnership, and into a new county agency on homelessness.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Your cerebellum is a region of the brain that helps control your balance, coordination, and movements.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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The panel will turn on adapting the novel’s magical realism, shaping its multi-generational story for an eight‑episode series and the creative collaboration behind bringing this beloved classic to global audiences, the Berlinale Series Market confirmed Wednesday.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Legitimacy comes from collaboration with citizens, not autonomy from them.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, Esposito did work at Michigan under former Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who has a strong relationship with Minter.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The couple became fan-favorites on Love Island, and followers have become very invested in seeing their relationship succeed.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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An independent team does not have a conference affiliation.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Williams has both west coast and east coast affiliations having been born in New York City but received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, just down the road from Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium where the game will be played.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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