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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer
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as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs
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Recent Examples of cooperate
For years, Kerr has cooperated with his assistant coaches and video coordinators on parameters for when and when not to light the horn.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
In practice, however, executing a strategy that tries to focus simultaneously on competing with adversaries and cooperating with countries on global challenges has proved difficult.
—Anne-Marie Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024
Police say the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and was alert and cooperating with police.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
On dreary days, spend a few hours at the National Museum of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland; when the weather cooperates, journey down the Royal Mile (Old Town’s main thoroughfare) and hike up to Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano and the highest peak in Holyrood Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
In practice, however, executing a strategy that tries to focus simultaneously on competing with adversaries and cooperating with countries on global challenges has proved difficult.
—Anne-Marie Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024
Police say the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, has been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and was alert and cooperating with police.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
On dreary days, spend a few hours at the National Museum of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland; when the weather cooperates, journey down the Royal Mile (Old Town’s main thoroughfare) and hike up to Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano and the highest peak in Holyrood Park.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperate
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Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company is actively seeking to merge with another operating company to address its financial challenges.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Chatter about the inevitability of consolidation within the streaming world has been going on for well over a year now, with a widespread expectation that at some point, a couple of major platforms will either merge or go away.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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