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 loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 His hatred of the Islamic State group appears genuine, and American cooperation with Damascus against the terrorist network will benefit the Syrians who suffered most under its rule. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The Pakistani armed forces said the deal was signed by Kuwait’s defense minister during a visit to the garrison city of Rawalpindi focused on bilateral defense relations and security cooperation. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Logistically, any changes would still require the president’s approval and possibly the cooperation of a handful of Republican lawmakers willing to undo landmark legislation. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Utah officials view the partnership as another part of the state’s broader effort to increase energy production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
The Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production first partnered to launch a documentary prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and then expanded the partnership to Venice last year.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Bret decides to visit Matt’s father, who is surprisingly wistful about his missing son and their fractured relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The financial affiliations have prompted speculation, especially through strands of the Iranian diaspora, who accuse some of its journalists of exaggerating the level of support for figures in the opposition and of advocating for war.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
For that reason, my position is not about personal connections to one company or another, my feelings about the moguls who run them, or those moguls’ political affiliations.

— Mike Schur, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026