COOPERATIVELY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperatively

adverb

Definition of cooperatively

as in collectively

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Recent Examples of cooperatively The pair also cooperatively raise Wade's two adult children with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, and his 11-year-old with ex Aja Metoyer. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026 The breed, which works cooperatively with other dogs to pursue and bay game, lived tough lives and often did not survive hunts. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 The city later disputed the claim and said the city told Taftville leadership in an email that volunteers and their equipment were free to remain at the station house and operate cooperatively alongside career personnel ahead of being served the court order. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026 The national database could be managed cooperatively by the government and the airline industry. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 Harris Hawks hunt cooperatively in family groups of four to six birds, using a variety of tactics. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey was conducted cooperatively by Maryland and Virginia. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 May 2026 The Association has been addressing this matter through open board meetings with community involvement and continues to work cooperatively with the city and its consultants to ensure all requirements are properly evaluated. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Naperville Preservation looks forward to working cooperatively with the building’s new owners to give this piece of Naperville history a new life. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperatively

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Opponents argue the law has hurt schools and government agencies by stripping employees of the right to collectively bargain over pay and working conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
The smallest federations collectively possess far greater electoral power than Europe’s traditional heavyweights.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of collectively

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The team wanted flexibility, both financially and in length, but also found the concept mutually beneficial.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
In my experience, adults who impose rigid standards on youth advisory boards about timeliness, clothing or oral or written communications will not have a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with them.

— Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of mutually

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The organization works to scale regenerative farming through polyculture models that symbiotically pair seaweed and shellfish cultivation.

— Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
The re-release demonstrated Sinners teams’ understanding of how theatrical distribution can work symbiotically with awards season.

— Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of symbiotically

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Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of reciprocally

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The plan is jointly issued by the GAC and the country’s central economic planning department, the National Development and Reform Commission.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
As income increases, the amount of matches goes down, phasing out for single filers earning between $20,500 and $35,500 ($41,000 to $71,000 for those filing jointly).

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 July 2026

Definition of jointly

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Eagle City Council members unanimously voted to shoot down a proposal to repeal a now five-year-old rule that allows residents to legally discharge firearms on any private lands within Eagle exceeding 20 acres.

— Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
As the Lenexa City Council unanimously rejected a proposal for a new commercial corridor in a growing part of the city earlier this week, council members encouraged the developer to come back and try again.

— Taylor O'Connor July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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