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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
He was also charged with two further rule breaches, effectively relating to his cooperation with the FA’s investigation.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Under the California Values Act (Senate Bill 54), public health facilities must adopt policies that limit cooperation with immigration agents.
—Sanya Dhama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Then Team Trump spearheaded the Abraham Accords for Israeli-Arab cooperation, while sidelining Palestine like a footnote.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
Where Sagan envisioned cooperation, Musk embodies the triumph of the individual.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Under the California Values Act (Senate Bill 54), public health facilities must adopt policies that limit cooperation with immigration agents.
—Sanya Dhama, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
Then Team Trump spearheaded the Abraham Accords for Israeli-Arab cooperation, while sidelining Palestine like a footnote.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 30 July 2025
Where Sagan envisioned cooperation, Musk embodies the triumph of the individual.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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The meeting, which was planned in partnership with El Club Morelia de Illinois, is set to take place at Aurora City Hall at 44 E. Downer Place.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ad, released below, was made in partnership with studio Cineverse and Moviefone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
1 Aug. 2025
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Central to the bill is the creation of the National Council of Digital Assets to oversee coordination and governance, as Solis explained to local newspaper La Estrella in a recent interview.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Concerns exist about the impact on interstate coordination in managing invasive species like the emerald ash borer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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But Amy’s association with Rachel may have ultimately been her undoing, as other players looked to weaken the Big Brother legend by taking out her closest ally, leading to the 43-year-old insurance agent’s unanimous 13-0 ouster on Thursday’s live eviction episode.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Epstein’s association with the rich and famous has garnered great international interest and spun off conspiracy theories, especially among those on the right.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 July 2025
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He’s considered a work-in-progress defensively, learning a lot from his close relationship with Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Whether the student interned at a biotech lab or a local nonprofit, the depth of relationship with the recommender and their strategic approach to requesting a letter can ensure that the letter of recommendation will contribute something meaningful and distinct to their overall admissions profile.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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How do Americans' views of Trump differ by party affiliation?—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Member Sarah Newberry Moore, whose affiliation with MYC goes back to her grandfather, competed on the 2024 U.S. team in the Nacra 17 co-ed catamaran.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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