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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer
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as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs
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Recent Examples of cooperate
Under that 2017 state law, local law enforcement agencies are restricted from cooperating with federal immigration agencies, except in cases that involves people who have been convicted of certain crimes.
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
By 2019 Trump was refusing to cooperate with Congress, especially in connection with his impeachment.
—John M. Crisp, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Cultural center staff reported the disappearance to the Spanish National Police, the release noted, adding the cultural center is cooperating in the investigation.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Louisville Metro Animal Services spokesperson Stephanie Jackson said the leash law has been in place since before 1990 and not cooperating could result in a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of $5 to $250, imprisonment for 5 to 90 days, or both.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
By 2019 Trump was refusing to cooperate with Congress, especially in connection with his impeachment.
—John M. Crisp, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Cultural center staff reported the disappearance to the Spanish National Police, the release noted, adding the cultural center is cooperating in the investigation.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Louisville Metro Animal Services spokesperson Stephanie Jackson said the leash law has been in place since before 1990 and not cooperating could result in a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of $5 to $250, imprisonment for 5 to 90 days, or both.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperate
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Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and Uppsala University collaborated on the study.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Canvas’ co-chief executive officer Devin Gilmarti spoke of the importance of fashion diplomacy and the idea that creation can unite nations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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That's how Fitzpatrick and Eckley merged their divergent styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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