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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
In the latest attempt to push back against the incoming Trump administration, California has pledged to protect undocumented residents from deportation by prohibiting public institutions from cooperating with immigration authorities.
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
As the disease investigation continues, Raw Farm is cooperating fully with CDPH and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Trump deported fewer people than both Democratic presidents in part because sanctuary policies adopted by left-leaning cities and states prevented law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration agents, who often need local data and facilities to execute arrests and detentions.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
However, this may require you to probate your grandmother’s estate and cooperate with any other heirs.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Nadia Lopez, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
As the disease investigation continues, Raw Farm is cooperating fully with CDPH and the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Trump deported fewer people than both Democratic presidents in part because sanctuary policies adopted by left-leaning cities and states prevented law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration agents, who often need local data and facilities to execute arrests and detentions.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
However, this may require you to probate your grandmother’s estate and cooperate with any other heirs.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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The trio collaborated with leading experts to source and capture the aromatic essences of plants, flowers and fruits.Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The duo famously collaborated on The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album, which went viral and earned them a Grammy award for best musical theater album in 2022.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each timepiece is special in its own way, but the three are united by key elements.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although Ryan Reynolds united several familiar faces in Deadpool & Wolverine, there’s one superhero not even James Gunn could convince him to revive.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom — leaving him with superhuman strength and power.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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For the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, Michele merged his own sensibilities with signature elements of Valentino.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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