COOPERATIVELY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperatively

adverb

Definition of cooperatively

as in collectively

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Recent Examples of cooperatively Some liked to work cooperatively, some liked to work independently. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 Unveiled in September, Digit v5 is designed for cooperatively safe work alongside humans and a broader range of industrial workflows, including heavier lifting capabilities and a longer reach. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 Toddlers may not want to share or play cooperatively with other children. — Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 Oct. 2026 Early access targets 2027 Agility recently introduced Digit 5 as its first humanoid designed for cooperatively safe work at scale, allowing operation in close proximity to people. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 This year, 57% of Americans say the United States should seek to work cooperatively with China and not try to limit it, compared with 40% who took that view just two years ago. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 Let’s focus on what the priorities are and work together calmly and cooperatively to make that happen, which is to focus on the people that, where there’s a broad consensus, should be removed from the country. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The companies are working cooperatively with the federal government to look back on a challenging period where complex regulations were rapidly evolving in real time. — Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Agility Robotics is set to launch its Digit v5 humanoid robot in December, emphasizing its ability to work safely and cooperatively alongside humans without traditional safety fencing. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperatively

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Abdallah removed 76 packages and three bottles containing 7-OH products collectively selling for $1,764 after damaging a door, window and two window frames while entering, police said.

— Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Once operational, the projects will collectively provide enough renewable generation to strengthen the utility’s growing solar portfolio.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of collectively

Adverb

UConn’s future leadership remains unclear as the university’s Board of Trustees and Maric mutually agreed earlier this year to delay a decision on her contract as president of the flagship university.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
On Halloween night, mutually pining co-captains Anya (Kristina Bogic) and Elise (Sara Boustany) stage a team initiation that goes wildly wrong—and maybe accidentally summons the devil.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of mutually

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In many cases, insects live symbiotically with these bacteria and experience no symptoms or adverse effects from the microbe’s presence.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
The organization works to scale regenerative farming through polyculture models that symbiotically pair seaweed and shellfish cultivation.

— Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of symbiotically

Adverb

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

Adverb

The two corporate powerhouses plan to jointly develop sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), ultra-high-nickel cathodes, and silicon anode technologies to preserve their technical edge through the next decade.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Harris-Dawson has taken meetings with Raman over the last week and spoken positively about the mayor-elect since her win, and the two jointly addressed reporters during council Tuesday.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of jointly

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The board unanimously appointed Stephenshaw, Newsom's budget director for the past four years, as interim CEO.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
After a heated debate, the State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously late Wednesday to approve the water right permit for the reservoir near the community of Maxwell.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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