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as in collaborates
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 unites
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 cooperates
The pairing is a striking example of what grafting can look like when biology cooperates.
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Ryan Brennan
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there’s also the option to take advantage of the charcoal and gas grills and the outdoor picnic table, which seats 10.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
To relieve the congestion, Cross says MDOT will add a second through lane when the weather cooperates.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
By being part of a network which cooperates for the greater good of the group, they are better protected, more likely to survive to adulthood, reproduce and raise offspring.
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there are plenty of outdoor spaces ranging from landscaped gardens to mountain-view terraces for quiet moments or lively gatherings with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
If the weather cooperates, tonight's livestream could offer one of the last chances to catch a glimpse of Orion in deep space before its fiery journey back through Earth's atmosphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
While at least five Houston council members are calling for changes to how the police department cooperates with ICE, other members of council were less definitive.
—Matt Degrood, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there’s also the option to take advantage of the charcoal and gas grills and the outdoor picnic table, which seats 10.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
To relieve the congestion, Cross says MDOT will add a second through lane when the weather cooperates.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
By being part of a network which cooperates for the greater good of the group, they are better protected, more likely to survive to adulthood, reproduce and raise offspring.
—Masud Husain, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there are plenty of outdoor spaces ranging from landscaped gardens to mountain-view terraces for quiet moments or lively gatherings with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
If the weather cooperates, tonight's livestream could offer one of the last chances to catch a glimpse of Orion in deep space before its fiery journey back through Earth's atmosphere.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
While at least five Houston council members are calling for changes to how the police department cooperates with ICE, other members of council were less definitive.
—Matt Degrood, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperates
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Keep in mind that Broadcom collaborates with Google on these TPUs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Above all, in targeting their next GM to work with head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings are hoping to establish an infrastructure that collaborates as much in practice as in theory.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dustin even re-christens the group the Hawkins Investigators Club, a particularly groanworthy development since there’s already a fictional member’s group that unites the ragtag gang.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The result is layered and balanced, a dish that playfully unites a region long defined by the debate of who does it best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The exec brought up how Arte federates a network of 14 public broadcasters, has programs available in seven languages, and maintains strong ties with the creative ecosystem across Europe.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cooperates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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