SYNERGIES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

synergy

noun

Definition of synergy

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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noncooperation

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Recent Examples of synergy During Jagdishan's tenure, HDFC Bank completed a $40 billion takeover of the country's largest mortgage lender, the synergies from which are yet to be fully realized, as per analysts. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The heritage brand and millennial popstar share a nostalgic synergy and undeniable, enduring impact. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 The merger raised a number of questions about synergies, particularly on the distribution side of the business. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The synergy requirement remains, and so does the arithmetic behind the job losses. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synergy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy

Noun

The Tommy Hilfiger partnership felt to Kelce like a natural fit.

— Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Under the partnership, ERI will use its nationwide electronics collection and processing network to identify, secure, and pre-process products containing rare earth magnets and other critical materials for recovery by Cyclic Materials.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Our Science Quickly podcast is based on original reporting, collaboration with editors and scientists and exacting production.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

Such cooperation is increasingly important as the United States and its allies seek to improve interoperability and maintain credible airpower across the Indo-Pacific.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
One factor in the harsh penalty for the Clippers seems to be that their cooperation and truthfulness seemed, based on the Wachtell report, something short of optimal, particularly in Zucker’s case.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Rogue OpenAI agents’ unprecedented coordination during the Hugging Face attack significantly increases the risk of AI escaping human control, analysts said, days after investigators released a bombshell report into the incident.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
According to the petition, Viasat has failed to reach a coordination agreement with SpaceX to prevent radio interference between Starlink and the F2 satellite.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordination

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