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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 cooperating
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Kyle Wenger, who owns the car wash, said the company is cooperating with police, according to LebTown.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In a hearing earlier this month, Jones’ lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, claimed his client was not cooperating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In light of the no confidence vote, KCKFD will continue cooperating and working professionally with its union, Rubin said.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the suspect is not cooperating with authorities.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
So far, neither Carvajal’s defense team nor the US Department of Justice has publicly confirmed whether the former intelligence official is cooperating with prosecutors.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Blance told Meet the Press that Allen is not cooperating with investigators.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The film then flashed back to recount the superstar’s life story and build back up to the allegation and the Chandler family’s lawsuit, which Jackson ultimately settled for $23 million before the investigation was closed when the Chandler family stopped cooperating with prosecutors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In terms of refusal rate, Fairfax County trailed slightly behind all of the top non-cooperating jails in Los Angeles County combined, according to the detainer data.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Police said the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Kyle Wenger, who owns the car wash, said the company is cooperating with police, according to LebTown.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
In a hearing earlier this month, Jones’ lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, claimed his client was not cooperating.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In light of the no confidence vote, KCKFD will continue cooperating and working professionally with its union, Rubin said.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the suspect is not cooperating with authorities.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
So far, neither Carvajal’s defense team nor the US Department of Justice has publicly confirmed whether the former intelligence official is cooperating with prosecutors.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Blance told Meet the Press that Allen is not cooperating with investigators.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The film then flashed back to recount the superstar’s life story and build back up to the allegation and the Chandler family’s lawsuit, which Jackson ultimately settled for $23 million before the investigation was closed when the Chandler family stopped cooperating with prosecutors.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperating
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Chappelle has often blended music and comedy, frequently collaborating with artists like The Roots, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), and John Mayer among many others.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earlier today, a Bahraini court also handed down life sentences to five defendants accused of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including three citizens and two Afghan nationals.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of the city’s political left credited Patel with uniting community groups and labor unions by fostering deep personal relationships.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The pair, who were married for 18 years before their divorce over a decade ago, wore complementary outfits for their dinner date, both opting for cropped jackets and jeans while the Mask of Zorro star held his baseball cap in his hands.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seven Cubs In 25 Years of Partnership Zoo Atlanta’s relationship with giant pandas stretches back to 1999, when the zoo entered its first cooperative agreement with China.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some art is cooperative, Some not.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The company is in an inherently difficult strategic position due to Uber’s dominance — while Lyft is only in the US and Canada, Uber is diversified across most global markets and has expanded into other synergetic areas like food and alcohol delivery.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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When the queen visited in 1976, British officials discussed whether to invite Carter, then the likely Democratic nominee, to the reciprocal dinner at the British Embassy to meet her.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stefanishyna envisions a reciprocal partnership with Washington, in which each side can provide the other with critical assistance.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.—
Rob Mahoney,
SI.com,
19 Oct. 2017
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“Cooperating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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