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collaborating

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verb

present participle of collaborate
as in cooperating
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 collaborating
Verb
As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026 For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 To foster more nuanced discussions about artificial intelligence, Google is collaborating with talent management firm Range Media Partners to develop films that present a less dystopian view of the technology. Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew said the department is collaborating with multiple state and local agencies to keep people safe, and that police officers have had their days off cancelled to meet the staffing needs that July 4 will require. Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Google and Samsung are collaborating on a new pair of AI glasses launching later this year with similar functionality. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 The Chico Police Department is collaborating with the Butte County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in the investigation, which remains ongoing. Alex Stone, ABC News, 23 June 2026 Launch providers, advanced manufacturers, utilities and large electricity purchasers should be collaborating among themselves and government in scaling up this new technology. Brigitte Bren, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 Despite collaborating extensively on singles and other projects, your own albums typically don’t feature many guest artists, and Everything RiaL is no different. Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborating
Adjective
  • According to police video reviewed by the Tribune, Diaz-Torres was calm and cooperative with officers during the 20-minute roadside exchange.
    Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • Kwanzaa’s principle of Ujamaa — cooperative economics — reflects a tradition of pooling resources, investing in community institutions, and understanding individual success as connected to collective well-being.
    Basil Smikle, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Investigators said Butler, who was injured, showed no signs of intoxication and was cooperating with investigators.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Laurie Parker, a producer then working with director Jane Campion as part of a project that Sebold was cooperating with, reached Clapper in 2013.
    Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
  • Wilson described a symbiotic relationship between his individual growth and that of his new team.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.
    Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026

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“Collaborating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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