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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster
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Recent Examples of cooperation
While Honda and Nissan stopped short of confirming Tuesday’s report, both automakers issued statements that reiterated their previous pledges for further future cooperation.
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Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 17 Dec. 2024
The last time a large-scale contract manufacturing required the cooperation of our Asian partners was the creation of the Victoria’s Secret Airport accessory stores (2009).
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Kushner was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, including making false statements to the Federal Election Commission, assisting in the filing of a false tax return, and retaliating against a cooperation witness.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal government doesn't have enough resources to carry out Trump's goal of deporting 11 million undocumented immigrants from the U.S. without cooperation from state and local police.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 17 Dec. 2024
The last time a large-scale contract manufacturing required the cooperation of our Asian partners was the creation of the Victoria’s Secret Airport accessory stores (2009).
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
In 2005, Kushner was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felonies, including making false statements to the Federal Election Commission, assisting in the filing of a false tax return, and retaliating against a cooperation witness.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
The federal government doesn't have enough resources to carry out Trump's goal of deporting 11 million undocumented immigrants from the U.S. without cooperation from state and local police.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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The nonprofit has worked to address food insecurity in the area for the past decade and works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.Cristina LaRue, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The platform has helped some operators realize a $250,000 boost within the first six months of their partnership.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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What Are the Symptoms of Bird Flu? In birds, symptoms of the infection include low energy and appetite, purple discoloration or swelling of body parts, fewer or misshapen eggs, a lack of coordination, and nasal discharge, coughing or sneezing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Canadian Cabinet released its Canada Border Plan, resting on five pillars: detecting and disrupting the fentanyl trade, introducing significant new tools for law enforcement, enhancing operational coordination, increasing information sharing, and minimizing unnecessary border volumes.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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Exploitation of vulnerabilities: Targeting individuals or groups based on age, disability, social/economic situation or associations.Ozan Ozerk, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In that case, the court found that the First Amendment’s right to freedom of association shields organizations from being forced to employ individuals if doing so undermines their core mission.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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That said, intellectual curiosity is at the heart of a spy’s relationship toolkit.Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Laura Harrier, known for her role as Liz Allan in Spider-Man: Homecoming, recently had to set the record straight about her relationship status after Spider-Verse star Shameik Moore posted what appeared to be a cozy video of the two together.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Dec. 2024
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Anwar Gargash, a diplomatic adviser to the Emirati president, said recently that the nature of the rebel factions and their past affiliation with Al Qaeda were cause for concern.Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The organization conducts a report on the religious affiliation of Congress members every two years, researchers said.Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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