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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
At the same time, with the close cooperation of researchers on the ground, the crew also completed a large number of space science experiments in the fields of microgravity physics, space material science, space life science, aerospace medicine and aerospace technology, among others.
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Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Washington is pressing Beijing to intervene and curb North Korea’s cooperation with Russia, but Xi has not shown much interest in leveraging his influence to rein in his autocratic friends.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Through cooperation with right-wing intellectuals abroad, the Danube Institute has proved instrumental in promoting the culturally conservative vision of Orbán's Hungary.
—Flora Garamvolgyi, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
The ruling also meant the Justice Department needed a court order or the express cooperation from state and local officials to enter polling sites.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Washington is pressing Beijing to intervene and curb North Korea’s cooperation with Russia, but Xi has not shown much interest in leveraging his influence to rein in his autocratic friends.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
Through cooperation with right-wing intellectuals abroad, the Danube Institute has proved instrumental in promoting the culturally conservative vision of Orbán's Hungary.
—Flora Garamvolgyi, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
The ruling also meant the Justice Department needed a court order or the express cooperation from state and local officials to enter polling sites.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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But follow-through is crucial and coordination (especially with the NYPD) a must; in classic New York City government fashion, both are obviously missing.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The coordination is crucial since the NRAO operates the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, which is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Schulze, executive director of the association, is Northern Cheyenne and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Later, the panelists had some fun with Thicke’s notorious association with Cyrus (via their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking performance).Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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After confirming their relationship with a date night in February 2024, the duo appeared together at the Met Gala in May.Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend – not to mention her high school crush – Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Tax reform is an issue that all Americans, regardless of their party affiliation, can get behind.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Those who support non-citizen voting, regardless of party affiliation, have no claim to support the rule of law.K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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