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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Recent Examples of teamwork
The long experience and tight teamwork of unionized camera crews, art departments, and so forth from production to production both maintains high professional standards and reinforces long-standing professional norms.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Pok cleared a spot on his bed, found his virtual reality gaming headset, and booted up Impact, an open-world, massively online multiplayer game about teamwork and survival.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Responsible leadership turns teamwork into real strength.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Evidence from this remarkable observation adds nuance to scientific understanding of teamwork among sperm whales.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Pok cleared a spot on his bed, found his virtual reality gaming headset, and booted up Impact, an open-world, massively online multiplayer game about teamwork and survival.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Responsible leadership turns teamwork into real strength.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Evidence from this remarkable observation adds nuance to scientific understanding of teamwork among sperm whales.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teamwork
Noun
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The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There has been no official statement from Iran, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, on whether there is any coordination with Qatar.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The emerging cooperation has opened the door for American companies to explore opportunities in Venezuela’s mineral-rich south, even as governance on the ground remains dominated by armed groups and informal networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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America’s dealings with other nations across the globe have been imperiled by the threat of tariffs, and keeping this commitment to cooperation on the table is a must in the current trade environment.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teamwork. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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