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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Recent Examples of cooperative
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
The founding family got in a spot of financial bother in the late 1960s and the company's employees formed a cooperative to take ownership of Orbea.
—New Atlas, 8 July 2025
Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
If the world can find just a bit of that cooperative spirit, well, that would be fantastic.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
Even though hundreds of miners were arrested, many more were incentivized to form cooperatives as the authorities built digital registries to formalize local supply chains.
—Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
The founding family got in a spot of financial bother in the late 1960s and the company's employees formed a cooperative to take ownership of Orbea.
—New Atlas, 8 July 2025
Noun
At first not cooperative, the bartender finally gives up helpful information after Drebin slams his head into the bar several times.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
If the world can find just a bit of that cooperative spirit, well, that would be fantastic.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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None of the records provided to the Orlando Sentinel and other news organizations document whether the meeting was held as planned, who attended or what ultimately was decided.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most cybersecurity frameworks are designed to protect individual organizations.—
Vishaal Hariprasad,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Entering the weekend, Colorado starters had a collective 6.58 ERA with a .317 batting average against.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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The visual cues, collective energy, and real-time responsiveness of live music engage more sensory and emotional systems than listening alone, deepening our visceral connection to the experience.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her insight that women athletes were undervalued and over-talented led to partnerships that now look like precedent.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In partnership with City Furniture, Adebayo’s foundation turned that request into a reality to help students begin the school year with a new bed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by infected mosquitoes, can cause fever and joint pain.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Walden was also involved in a joint investment in Intellifusion, a surveillance company blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2020 for alleged involvement in human rights abuses.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The association’s optimism draws on a history of rapid growth.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The difficulty for the police, the clubs, the players association and other Dutch authorities is that there is a culture in modern-day football for many players flaunting their wealth.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The action then shifts to Montana, where Yunho flees and joins a commune of Americans dedicated to resistance.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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Another hidden gem, Castello di Velona, offers a delightful stay, tucked behind ancient gates on the commune’s winding roads.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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When managed thoughtfully, this dynamic can foster a virtuous cycle, leading to mutual enhancement and elevating human potential and well-being.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The conference began in August 2017 as a way to invite open dialog among people of various faiths and foster mutual respect.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Exxon’s Guyana Annual Report for 2024 notes that the three consortium partners have made cumulative investments in Guyana totaling $55 billion.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Defense Department is spending more than $58 million to help fund a consortium that's developing Doctor's synthetic blood, along with other components that enable clotting and maintain blood pressure.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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