as in partnership
the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or businesses work together
A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.
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Recent Examples of synergy
But after successfully recruiting other Mormon Wives stars Whitney Leavitt and Jen Affleck for the 34th season of Dancing With the Stars, ABC decided to keep the synergy going for its other big reality show.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
When Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in February 2020, the vision of installing Bob Chapek as his successor was about company synergy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
While other forwards struggled to develop synergy with new linemates, Cowan made chemistry with those around him look easy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite only playing together one season, the synergy between the two stars is strong and has formed the basis of the offensive identity for TCU this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
When Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in February 2020, the vision of installing Bob Chapek as his successor was about company synergy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
While other forwards struggled to develop synergy with new linemates, Cowan made chemistry with those around him look easy.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Despite only playing together one season, the synergy between the two stars is strong and has formed the basis of the offensive identity for TCU this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
Noun
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If the partnership reaches certain benchmarks, Uber will purchase 40,000 more Rivian vehicles in 2030.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion ‘Was Gonna Eat This Anyway’ Megan Thee Stallion, who was publicly spotted combining Flamin’ Hot Cheetos with actual pickles before the partnership ever came together, is a genuine fan of the product (and flavor).—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The collaboration integrates drone operations into CommandCentral Aware, allowing dispatchers to deploy drones directly from command centers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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This project is being led by NCDOT in collaboration with the town of Waxhaw.—
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The United States — the world’s first large-scale experiment in a diverse democracy — was built on the conviction that religious difference can be a source of cooperation rather than division.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But owners of the facilities — Long Shots in Frederick, River Boat on the Potomac and GBoone’s in Boonsboro — said the request was about ensuring the survival of the businesses through cooperation with existing casinos, not by cannibalizing the market.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2026
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Flexible loads, intelligent storage, and advanced demand coordination should be treated as capacity resources in grid planning, with regulatory frameworks updated accordingly.—
Brian Barlow,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The process of identifying and repatriating archaeological remains can be complex, requiring coordination between forensic experts and potentially international authorities.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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