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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
Wogan said the beer company notified the city about the foreclosure with concerns, and the city purchased the building in cooperation with the company.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
That was a ridiculous statement: county officials have three decades of successful cooperation with ICE.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Shine, the beloved and respected editor and publisher of the Detroit Free Press, died in 2007, leaving behind a legacy of cooperation and unity as a booster of Detroit, the metro area and the people who inhabit it.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Each demands a level of understanding and cooperation that goes beyond tradition.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
That was a ridiculous statement: county officials have three decades of successful cooperation with ICE.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Shine, the beloved and respected editor and publisher of the Detroit Free Press, died in 2007, leaving behind a legacy of cooperation and unity as a booster of Detroit, the metro area and the people who inhabit it.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Each demands a level of understanding and cooperation that goes beyond tradition.
—Anuradha Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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The new live album marks Radiohead’s first activity since forming a new business entity—a limited liability partnership (LLP)—this March, etching a faint question mark beside their dormant status.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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The pressure from both the U.S. and China has seemingly made Panama more gun-shy about those ports shifting hands, with numerous officials putting CK Hutchison’s partnership with the Panamanian government under scrutiny.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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And to address delays from the regulatory process, SB 445, a bill moving through the Assembly from Sen. Scott Wiener, would set strict timelines and coordination rules for outside agencies to streamline permitting and keep high-speed rail construction on track.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The stunt coordination team of Greg Rementon, Kyle McLean, and fight choreographer Kirk Jenkins deserve a lot of credit as the sheer level of mind boggling action required is over the top.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The practice doesn’t work: Virtually every major medical association denounces it as junk science.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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So long as the kids are unaccounted for, our minds are free to make whatever associations might arise.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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From 1975 to the present day, Ruf Automobile has had a symbiotic relationship with Porsche—until the past few years, Ruf used Porsche bodies in white as canvases to reflect his vision of performance and design.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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This not only builds stronger relationships, but also removes unnecessary friction for everyone involved.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Also, like the views held by parents, non-parents’ preferences was associated with their political affiliation and educational attainment.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decennial census does not collect data on religious affiliations, according to the government agency.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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