as in partnership
the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or businesses work together
A synergy has developed among the different groups working on this project.
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Recent Examples of synergy
The synergy of a group of people gathering to try and change policies, regulations, and laws is the best way to reduce anxiety (and the invigorating speeches, witty signs, music, costumes, dogs, and children enjoying the energy adds to the festival-feel).
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Elizabeth Keifer, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
The synergy between the two is what makes Fortune & Forks feel both elevated and approachable.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The show’s latest stab at corporate synergy comes courtesy of sponsor Chipotle, which provided the cast with a lunch that now must serve as inspiration for a new dish.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Why downtown is crucial Nevertheless, the optimal place that desirable but challenging ambition to spur synergy could be fulfilled is in the city: the epicenter of the area with the most capacity and density and need for connectivity and renewal.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Keifer, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
The synergy between the two is what makes Fortune & Forks feel both elevated and approachable.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The show’s latest stab at corporate synergy comes courtesy of sponsor Chipotle, which provided the cast with a lunch that now must serve as inspiration for a new dish.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Why downtown is crucial Nevertheless, the optimal place that desirable but challenging ambition to spur synergy could be fulfilled is in the city: the epicenter of the area with the most capacity and density and need for connectivity and renewal.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergy
Noun
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Following the talks, where both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, financial services, investment and climate issues, Reeves went home with a deal that would see Beijing investing 600 million pounds in the U.K. over the next five years.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, as with Advocate Health’s move to develop an in-house kidney-care program, convincing them that a different approach to patient engagement or care coordination could yield superior outcomes was critical.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Patients and clinics juggle appointments, lab work, insurance hurdles, and pharmacy coordination.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Synergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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