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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Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Mordechai Gordon,
Hartford Courant,
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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Obligations 2 from that series has circulated heavily on Instagram and Reddit threads, in response to the pandemic and other moments of collective mourning.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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While details of a contract between SpaceX, Starlink's parent company, and the FAA have not emerged, the partnership underscores the complications surrounding Musk's involvement in President Donald Trump's administration.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Typically, a State of the Union is delivered to a joint session of Congress inside the House of Representatives chamber.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Warren’s letter argues that Disney looked to buy Fubo after facing legal roadblocks to creating its own joint venture sports service Venu.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The correspondents association said the case had been referred to police in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 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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The film is based on their own burgeoning musical relationship, which turned personal for a couple of years after its release, and their quick glances at each other during the tender song indicates undeniable mutual affection.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Four years before Hayley Sullivan and Deven Marrero would form their own wedding party together, the pair met while serving the role of bridesmaid and groomsman respectively at a mutual friend’s New Year’s Eve wedding in 2021.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection in 2019, and was later bought by a consortium including Authentic Brands Group and landlords Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Musk and a consortium of investors made a $97.4 billion offer for OpenAI last week.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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