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Recent Examples of noncooperative
Dolphins that partnered with fishers also experienced a 13 percent boost in survival, compared with noncooperative ones, most likely because of the animals spending the majority of their time in the lagoon.
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Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2023
The staff remembers him as mild, withdrawn, clearly smart, but also steadfastly noncooperative.
—New York Times, 26 July 2022
The disclosures would also extend to activities in jurisdictions that are on the EU’s list of noncooperative jurisdictions.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
My research in bioethics focuses on questions like how to induce those who are noncooperative to get on board with doing what’s best for the public good.
—Parker Crutchfield, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2020
Cooperative birds' cheating rate averaged around 12 percent, while noncooperative birds around 23 percent.
—Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2010
Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2023
The staff remembers him as mild, withdrawn, clearly smart, but also steadfastly noncooperative.
—New York Times, 26 July 2022
The disclosures would also extend to activities in jurisdictions that are on the EU’s list of noncooperative jurisdictions.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
My research in bioethics focuses on questions like how to induce those who are noncooperative to get on board with doing what’s best for the public good.
—Parker Crutchfield, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2020
Cooperative birds' cheating rate averaged around 12 percent, while noncooperative birds around 23 percent.
—Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncooperative
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As investigators began searching for the husband and 4-year-old, Miller became uncooperative and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, Campbell said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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No one wants to appear uncooperative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With Iranian power and influence waning, and with the challenges of an ascendant China and a recalcitrant Russia necessarily dominating the American national security agenda, indifference may appear to be the most appealing option for Washington.—
Suzanne Maloney,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Aug. 2025
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In that case, the Saudis would bring greater pressure to be on their recalcitrant partners.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Shrewd dealmaker Anutin has been a mainstay in Thai politics throughout years of turmoil, positioning his Bhumjaithai party strategically between warring elites embroiled in an intractable power struggle and guaranteeing its place in a succession of coalition governments.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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And far too often, countries are plunged into intractable conflict that leads to regional instability with global implications.—
Jason Carter,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy Tolson is the sly queen of side-eye as the disobedient new housemaid Nancy.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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These first two episodes also give us the first appearance of Uma Thurman’s character, Charley, who seems to be recruiting serial killers and taking out disobedient ones in the Tri-State area.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The trio – who had never appeared together in public before – formed the defiant face of an emerging bloc of illiberal leaders determined to push back against Western rules and tilt the global balance of power in their favor.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Massie remains defiant, the episode highlights how Trump’s threats alone can destabilize even entrenched incumbents.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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All at once, Vance had made an obstreperous return to the center of the national stage—and so did the memes.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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In some ways, Paul has been less obstreperous than them.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Written by Kaitlin Reilly and Dorian Keyes, the film follows a rebellious bad boy and a type-A overachiever who join forces to win the student body presidency – and maybe each other’s hearts along the way.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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In business, as in life, there are times when conformity is an asset, but in others, embracing your individuality, inhabiting your rebellious spirit and being a true trailblazer are what lead to success.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Romania, meanwhile, has tried to right the ship after several wayward years of mismanagement at the Romanian Film Center, and a pile of unpaid debts from its cash rebate program that the government is finally close to settling in full.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Lee Curtis continues her hot streak of buzzy performances as Ella’s aunt, with Woody Harrelson as her wayward father, plus Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri and Albert Brooks.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Noncooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncooperative. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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