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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
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD said in a statement the district is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
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Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The school district is cooperating with law enforcement and is offering counseling for any families, students and staff members who want it, the superintendent said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The shift is notable in Florida, where DeSantis pushed for a state law last year requiring state and local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
The school district is cooperating with law enforcement and is offering counseling for any families, students and staff members who want it, the superintendent said.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The shift is notable in Florida, where DeSantis pushed for a state law last year requiring state and local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperate
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Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Checkers hosted its first Book Club Night in partnership with Trope Bookshop, uniting 450 hockey fans and sports romance lovers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ground that unites the powerless against the powerful is always about to collapse.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the desire to close a transaction, merging parties may be more willing to come to the table.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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