Definition of collaboratenext
as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end a trio of museums collaborated to mount this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit of van Gogh's major portraits

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Recent Examples of collaborate The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Japanese engineers can work with Devin entirely in Japanese while collaborating through the agent with teams on the other side of the world. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026 In 2019, the two collaborated on the joint mixtape Anger Management. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 Vuitton is collaborating with leading Italian heritage sites to add a cultural element to the proceedings. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for collaborate
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  • Voters cooperated in a special election by approving Proposition 50 by a nearly 2 to 1 margin.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • At least six other people face charges, including two women who pleaded guilty Wednesday and are cooperating.
    Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
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  • Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
    Vahe Gregorian July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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“Collaborate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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