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
David K. Li, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The seafloor mapping initiative is also benefitting from a global cooperative of scientists who Hoy says are sharing their country’s data and enabling a larger understanding of what lies beneath the world’s waterlines.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Jordan, who is 6-foot-3, was not cooperative during the arrest and tried to extend his legs in the back of the squad guard to keep officers from closing the door, officials said.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
Tony McCleary, broadband operations manager for Meeker Cooperative Light and Power Association, said the cooperative appreciated the grant-seeking effort.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The seafloor mapping initiative is also benefitting from a global cooperative of scientists who Hoy says are sharing their country’s data and enabling a larger understanding of what lies beneath the world’s waterlines.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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Improving these areas is a cost- and time-efficient strategy that increases overall workflow and efficiency in the organization.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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The speed of funding is especially critical to SMBs, who generally lack the organization and human resources to anticipate needs into the more distant future.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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On a collective basis, there are other shifts to monitor.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The partnerships showcases her irrefutable confidence and self-expression both on and off the court.—
Jaden Thompson,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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The potential partnership comes as turbulence is intensifying between the U.S. and Europe over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Billionaire Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, has placed its first-ever nationwide TV ad, a $1 million ad buy that touts President Donald Trump's first few weeks in office following Tuesday's joint address to Congress, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Democratic response to President Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday was delivered by a first-term Michigan senator who built an extensive national security background before entering politics less than a decade ago.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cutting-edge winery—named Joseph, after its founder—is more than 100,000 square feet in size but was designed to fit in with the tiny commune’s traditional architecture.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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The incident happened close to the border fence near Nahal Oz, an Israeli kibbutz, or agricultural commune.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Kambosos and Davis’ rivalry began on social media and stems from mutual disrespect.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every tribute exuded the kind of mutual appreciation and platonic love that colors Bloom, Bernarr’s third studio album.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The focus was the Chinese consortium running the ports.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The investors in the Project Rise consortium include Daphna Edwards Ziman, president and co-chairman of film and lifestyle TV network Cinémoi, and Moses Gross, founder and CEO of real estate company ANM Group.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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