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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
If everyone who was a meaningful player in AI had a sense of what everyone else was doing, and there was more cooperation—that doesn't seem that hard.
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The series then went back to portable platforms with 2021’s Monster Hunter Rise, which prioritized speed, cooperation, and smaller maps over World‘s exploration and visual splendor.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
In a statement to CNN, Dmitriev said the first stage of such cooperation would include energy, but gave no further details.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Three out of 4 support denying federal funds to sanctuary cities that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities; nearly as many back using the U.S. military to arrest and detain immigrants without legal status.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
The series then went back to portable platforms with 2021’s Monster Hunter Rise, which prioritized speed, cooperation, and smaller maps over World‘s exploration and visual splendor.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
In a statement to CNN, Dmitriev said the first stage of such cooperation would include energy, but gave no further details.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Three out of 4 support denying federal funds to sanctuary cities that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities; nearly as many back using the U.S. military to arrest and detain immigrants without legal status.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Through the partnership, Initio can access Dsm-Firmenich’s scientific innovations, including bespoke development of new olfactive accords, advanced olfactory technology and scientific methods to measure the conscious and unconscious emotional responses to fragrance.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pratt has shown an impressive bat, with excellent pitch recognition, and solid eye-hand coordination.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the national coordination that the Fish and Wildlife Service provided will be hard to maintain without Jackson and uncertainty around funding.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the same token, those who seem to overlook this reality are most likely to develop a brand that inspires the wrong associations.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bowman has earned 14 Stanley Cup rings – the most by anyone – due to his association with the Canadiens, Red Wings, Penguins and Blackhawks.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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The professional golf player and the former cheerleader kept their relationship private at first, but Bogdanski has since cheered him on through many tournaments.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Leaders who embrace storytelling and transparency build stronger relationships and foster trust.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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One of the viral posts X featuring the video was briefly labeled as misleading by the platform’s community notes, with an accompanying warning that Drake has an affiliation with the gambling service displayed in the clip.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Zachary Price does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Zachary Price,
The Conversation,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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