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
City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This study also highlights the cooperative side of plants.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Hamza Adel Fahmy, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Brown operated a child care program and homeschool cooperative, both named Our Loving Village, in Stamford until a July 2023 fire put her out of business.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The driver of the minivan remained at the scene and was cooperative with deputies, sheriff’s officials said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This study also highlights the cooperative side of plants.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
City inspections confirm tenants’ complaints that living in Evans Manor, owned by the Berkeley Student Cooperative, the largest student housing cooperative nationwide, presents a host of health concerns.
—Hamza Adel Fahmy, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Brown operated a child care program and homeschool cooperative, both named Our Loving Village, in Stamford until a July 2023 fire put her out of business.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Adjective
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The technology could also improve performance in collaborative tasks that require physical contact, such as object handling, assisted mobility devices, and service robotics, by allowing robots to continuously adjust grip and contact force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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The long-term agreements incorporate a collaborative funding approach designed to preserve upfront free cash flow, allowing RTX to invest confidently to meet long-term demand.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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But the study, which Wengert’s organization is conducting on the state’s behalf, isn’t due until next year.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lamont now wants to reduce the new tax hike from $375 million to $100 million while preserving the plan passed last year to boost payments to hospitals by $140 million annually, netting the hospitals a collective $40 million a year.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The number is calculated by a formula laid out in the most recent collective-bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The partnership between Dimoldenberg and Gloria Sanchez pairs a fresh, digital-first creative voice with a production company that has a track record of backing distinctive storytelling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The 50/50 joint venture agreement is valued at 4 billion euros, and encompasses opportunities at the intersection of luxury, wellness and longevity.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the House, some of the projects were requested solely by the member, while others can be a joint request with the senators from their state.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seattle’s losses this season have been by a combined total of nine points.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The combined total when adding up FWC numbers with those of just a few private iguana removal companies was well over 8,000.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This love led him to purchase Les Jardins de Kerdalo, a historic botanical garden in the Breton commune of Trédarzec.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those looking to commune with nature right in their own backyard will appreciate that this property borders protected land, ensuring maximum privacy.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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