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adjective

kō-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv How to pronounce cooperative (audio)
Definition of cooperativenext
as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.

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cooperative

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noun

as in organization

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Recent Examples of cooperative
Adjective
The daycare has been cooperative with the investigation, Arcand said. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026 My demo partner and I explored the colony at our own pace, interacting with the cooperative puzzles and mini-games. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026
Noun
Farmers are member-owners of Land O’Lakes, which is a cooperative. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 July 2026 The large outage is affecting more than 27,000 customers along the Interstate 70 corridor, including in Vail, Avon, Eagle and Gypsum, according to the cooperative’s outage map. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
  1. collaborative
  2. organization
  3. collective
  4. partnership
  5. joint
  6. association
  7. combined
  8. commune
Adjective
  • The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • On the contrary, his brother is low-key, collaborative, and analytical.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of collaborative
Noun
  • Trump’s fixation on false claims about the 2020 election made Thursday night’s address a fraught event for every organization in the business of live news coverage.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Miami also could look outside the organization for a two-way player.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of organization
Adjective
  • That does not require the unified Gulf foreign policy that would recreate Saudi tutelage in collective form.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The sisters’ collective upper limb development also suggests high-intensity, repetitive actions like holding a heavy weapon or pulling a bowstring.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of collective
Noun
  • Earlier this year, the club announced a new global partnership with American fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Club names Eli Lilly and Nvidia also have a partnership for AI drug discovery.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of partnership
Adjective
  • Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back as well, including from a late-season AC joint sprain.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of joint
Noun
  • This association with high status, as well as a rudimentary analysis of the size of the bones, led archaeologists to conclude that the burial belonged to a man.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of association
Adjective
  • Soon after, the combined anger of Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo created a storm that killed everyone except the king.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.
    — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of combined
Noun
  • Christian Bale and Sibi Blažić have a family vacation in Taormina, a commune in Sicily, Italy, on July 16.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026
Definition of commune

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