cooperating 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of cooperatingnext
as in collaborating

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cooperating

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verb

present participle of cooperate
1
as in uniting
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer

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as in merging
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
  1. collaborating
  2. uniting
  3. complementary
  4. merging
  5. cooperative
  6. synergetic
  7. reciprocal
  8. supplementary
Verb
  • The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborating
Verb
  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniting
Adjective
  • Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Dash the chipotle-mustard sauce on turkey or use a sprinkle along with regular sauce on the complementary bread for a brisket sandwich.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of complementary
Verb
  • Kyle Larson discussed the prospects of High Limit Racing merging with the World of Outlaws.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • With the first season deemed successful and warmly received, the prospect of merging these two racing entities has become a possibility.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of merging
Adjective
  • As a result, landlords can maintain lower insurance premiums and focus on property management, while tenants can gain peace of mind knowing their personal belongings and liabilities are protected, fostering a more secure and cooperative rental relationship.
    Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of cooperative
Adjective
  • The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.
    Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In the case of a harp, all 36 strings are vibrating at the same time and producing this synergetic tonal event.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of synergetic
Adjective
  • Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.
    Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of reciprocal
Adjective
  • In Colombia, for example, according to supplementary data in the study, people drank an estimated 17 servings of sugary drinks each week – or over two 8-ounce glasses a day.
    Rachel Carlson, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
  • These 17 videos, which contain historical lessons about the island, complement the album and serve as supplementary reading.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of supplementary
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