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 And humans have successfully controlled other technologies with catastrophic power, such as biological and nuclear weapons, through cooperation. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Europe has other places to look for cooperation in space, but NASA is the agency’s most enduring partner. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Other issues Beyond security, the two delegations also discussed economic cooperation. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Now in its third year, a cooperation between TGFM and Cinecittà, part of the Italian Ministry of Culture’s Directorate-General for Cinema and Audiovisual Media, brings three projects including Italian-Japanese international co-productions. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

The Athletic reported in May that it was estimated the Betway partnership would be worth in excess of £18m, among the highest of its kind in football in terms of a single partner.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Successfully completing such projects requires close coordination between the shipbuilder, navy and wider defence-industrial ecosystem.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Overdosing on the drug can cause extreme drowsiness, confusion, impaired coordination, decreased reflexes, respiratory depression, coma and possible death.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

That’s where the constant collaboration with Daniel was critical.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Lockheed Martin said the collaboration will combine its work in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s capabilities in quantum computing and AI.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

Carter arranged for a pickup and distributed the clothing through the tenant association office.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026
If a document contains personal information that has no reason to appear publicly, ask whether the association can remove it, redact the information or restrict access.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

On paper, Daphne and Eddie’s relationship was brief and lacked the connective tissue (DNA, legal documents) that might otherwise legitimize it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere — yes, at goddamn Hamburger Hamlet — another couple is negotiating the terms of their relationship.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The letter next to the name For candidates running in this year’s elections, one of the biggest consequences is the difficulty of escaping the reputation of their party affiliation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Five years ago, the major detail separating Indiana Hoosiers football and UNT football was conference affiliation.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026