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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
Putin’s foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and envoy for international cooperation Kirill Dmitriev joined the two at the table for the talks.
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
According to South Korean media outlet Yonhap, South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok told reporters that further talks will focus on four categories: tariff-and non-tariff measures; economic security; investment cooperation; and monetary policies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
China’s antidrug cooperation has been persistently poor, U.S. officials said.
—Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
According to South Korean media outlet Yonhap, South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok told reporters that further talks will focus on four categories: tariff-and non-tariff measures; economic security; investment cooperation; and monetary policies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
China’s antidrug cooperation has been persistently poor, U.S. officials said.
—Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Making sure there are always enough generators spooled up to send electricity to every single power outlet in the country requires precise coordination.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In a 2022 interview with the Associated Press, Al-Sheikh defended his unpopular coordination with Israel, saying there was no choice under the difficult circumstances of the occupation.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 1955, the San Diego Public Library took over much of the La Jolla collection while leaving the association with its music and arts materials, at which time the association adopted the name Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.—
Michael Williams,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The Edgar Awards announced the 2025 winners on May 1 The awards honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television The association also gave out a selection of special awards at the ceremony The winners of the 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Awards are here!—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Argentine pontiff and the American president sparred early in their relationship over immigration.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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