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
Honeywell International similarly represented the belief that diversified industrial platforms could create synergies across technology, manufacturing, and global distribution.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The companies said in the announcement that the combination will expand margins by scaling operations across a larger portfolio of units and will generate $175 million in gross synergies.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
When Ellison’s Skydance closed on a deal for Shari Redstone’s Paramount Global last August, the companies projected $2 billion in synergies, including 2,000 to 3,500 direct job cuts.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
And there has been a focus on creating better synergy between the strength staff and the medical staff.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The companies said in the announcement that the combination will expand margins by scaling operations across a larger portfolio of units and will generate $175 million in gross synergies.
—Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
When Ellison’s Skydance closed on a deal for Shari Redstone’s Paramount Global last August, the companies projected $2 billion in synergies, including 2,000 to 3,500 direct job cuts.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
And there has been a focus on creating better synergy between the strength staff and the medical staff.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
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The stakes are high for Microsoft, which was one of the first tech companies to make a big bet on AI, through a $13 billion partnership with OpenAI, but then lost its early lead as various rivals joined the race.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Through partnerships with farmers across the United States, Smyth delivers high quality ingredients, creativity, unique pairings and the flavors of the Midwest.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This experimental collaboration between a Guatemalan cellist and an American guitarist was conceived when Fratti, the cellist, praised Orcutt’s work publicly, prompting the latter to get in touch — the two worked on the album mostly in remote sessions.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The two-seat fighter jet has been developed by Saab in collaboration with Brazil.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Their mother made Jerry her health proxy and Arnold the executor of her will, forcing in effect their cooperation.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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More relevant to the Leonard allegations, Ballmer also objected to Sanberg’s cooperation in the NBA investigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Confidence Growing Inside The IOC For Hoevertsz, who has now participated in seven official coordination meetings in Los Angeles, the difference has been noticeable.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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