as in collaborative
used or done by a number of people as a group
a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
Another important partnership involves cooperatives and traditional banks.
—Juan Arroyo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Practically speaking, how do these cooperative projects get off the ground?
—Max Klaver
july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
The Guild brewing cooperative now pours pints where screws and fasteners were once manufactured; artisan pretzel maker Malted Barley provides the cushioning carbs.
—Bob Curley, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
Another important partnership involves cooperatives and traditional banks.
—Juan Arroyo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
Housing cooperative federations have also played a key role.
—Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025
Practically speaking, how do these cooperative projects get off the ground?
—Max Klaver
july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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Inside Southwest Detroit is a collection of different organizations that use arts and culture as community development tools, and runs a blog called the Southwest Detroiter.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The two statewide organizations that represent local government officials in their dealings with state government and the Legislature, did not answer questions about Florida DOGE.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to another 2025 back-to-school retail survey, by Deloitte, back-to-school spending for K-12 students is estimated to reach a collective $30.9 billion, or an average of roughly $570 per child this year.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Character imbalances not only influence individual and collective judgment but also impact individual well-being, often in distinct ways.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In recent weeks, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian acquired a minority stake in Chelsea, and other clubs are increasing their values through partnerships with brands like Snuggs and Persil.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Roselle Chen | Reuters Joby Aviation and defense contracting giant L3Harris announced a partnership Friday to develop a next-generation military craft that can be piloted or fly autonomously.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Get creative by considering exchanging a portion of your fees for equity, forming a joint venture, offering monthly retainers with upfront deposits, or redesigning your offer to include more value at a higher price point.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The couple, who went public with their romance in 2022, shared the engagement news via a joint Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Lucius Pasternak, a municipal employee of the New York City Administrative and Security Territory, is dispatched to study the people of Simplicity, an upstate utopian commune settled over a century ago, back in the 1970s.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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This starts the first night with an in-depth commune where each member of the camp, including those running it, get a chance to open up about their own lives outside of work and creative pursuits.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Only mutual matches will get the chance to sneak away.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Some observers argue that each side is responding to the other’s rhetoric, and the escalation represents a game of mutual deterrence.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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According to the filing, any changes to the membership of the consortium and the structure of the transaction will still need to be approved by all relevant authorities.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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Several consortia raised money to buy it, including one tied to Luigi Brugnaro, the current mayor of Venice, whose group raised 513,000 euros ($600,000) but failed to gain approval from the state.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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