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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
Historically marked by clashes over policies and public criticism of Trump, the presence of these leaders suggests a calculated effort to shift the dynamic toward cooperation.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
This action would require Mexico's cooperation, which incoming White House officials did not address during Monday's call.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Shifting the border would require cooperation with the Illinois government, Huston said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
With time running out short on a number of challenges as leaders gather for WEF 2025, the stakes for cooperation have never been higher.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
This action would require Mexico's cooperation, which incoming White House officials did not address during Monday's call.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
Shifting the border would require cooperation with the Illinois government, Huston said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
With time running out short on a number of challenges as leaders gather for WEF 2025, the stakes for cooperation have never been higher.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Russia has also invested in combat robots, utilizing AI to modernize its military technology in partnership with China, developing UGVs such as the Uran-9, a robot tank, Platform-M, a rocket strike system, and the Soratnik, a seven-ton drone tank.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The second capsule, also sustainably minded, included footwear in partnership with eco-conscious company ACBC.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Stargate’s energy demands will push the boundaries of current infrastructure, requiring careful coordination between private companies, local authorities, and regulators.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this environment, the Secret Service will also lean on interagency coordination centers to vet and address all risks that arise.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the Madison shooting, a separate social media user noted their association and tweeted at the FBI, accusing Henderson and others of having prior warning.—
Phoebe Petrovic,
ProPublica,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mind you, the powder pink of 2025 has abandoned its traditionally sweet associations for something more nuanced and powerful.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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Bezos and Zuckerberg, with whom Trump previously had contentious relationships, have gone out of their way to get closer to him this time around.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The crisis of monogamy, the possibility of having more honest, effective relationships, but without judging anyone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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In the current Trump regime, of 36 people elected or appointed to key Cabinet, agency and White House staff positions for which information on religious affiliation is available, 16 are Catholic, representing nearly half of the group.—
Peter H. Schwartz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Tom Kemeny 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.—
Tom Kemeny,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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