TEAMWORK Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

teamwork

noun

ˈtēm-ˌwərk

Definition of teamwork

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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noncooperation

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Recent Examples of teamwork These roles typically don’t require a four-year degree, offer clear pathways for advancement and depend on empathy, communication and teamwork in ways that resist automation. — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 His involvement in athletics reflects his ability to balance academics with extracurricular commitments while demonstrating discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. — Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026 The Moon connects with determined Mars, bringing energy to teamwork, learning, and projects with a larger purpose. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Former airline pilot and safety expert Steve Arroyo said the details released Wednesday show a lack of teamwork in the cockpit and suggest the pilot at the controls may have been too focused on the landing to acknowledge the speed warnings. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

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Noun

Washington could also consider moving some command and coordination functions to the United States or to safer overseas locations, including in Europe and Diego Garcia, and develop its capacity for replenishing naval operations at sea.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
If the car or truck was rented in one state, set to return in another state and crossed into Mexico via a third, the coordination required between three state law enforcement agencies can make timely recovery of the vehicle even more complicated.

— Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

The judge also cited the defendant’s guilty plea, which avoided a lengthy trial, his cooperation with police, lack of a criminal record and his remorsefulness as factors in her decision.

— Menelaos Hadjicostis, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The project will be developed in cooperation with the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA), which will help raise the necessary funding.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperation

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