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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as in organization
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Generally speaking, giant panda partnerships between international zoos and China are structured as cooperative research agreements that involve breeding, veterinary research and conservation work.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Shea butter used in the formulations, for example, is sourced from a women’s cooperative in Africa through FairTale GHANA, which helps support education for local families.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Contact your local cooperative extension service immediately.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Generally speaking, giant panda partnerships between international zoos and China are structured as cooperative research agreements that involve breeding, veterinary research and conservation work.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hatfield said the cooperative aims to lease back its headquarters site, one of the smaller buildings on the campus, from any buyer.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Shea butter used in the formulations, for example, is sourced from a women’s cooperative in Africa through FairTale GHANA, which helps support education for local families.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Adjective
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So this has really been the most rewarding collaborative project we’ve ever been involved with, and the most durable.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the past decade, the leadership of the Kinahan organization has become rich and cosmopolitan, and their life styles have started to resemble those of international businessmen more than of street hoodlums.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More willing to put the collective goal of winning a title above all else.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The Seahawks leaned on a collective pass rush rather than one dominant star, finishing the season as one of the league’s more effective defensive fronts.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards aim to provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent by introducing them to the realities of professional filmmaking and equipping them with the tools to advance their work.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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But as Gemini season begins, your partnerships take center stage — conversations, commitments and unexpected developments keep you on your toes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, deeper conversations around trust, intimacy and joint ventures could simultaneously unfold, adding to the intensity of it all.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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During a season-ending arthroscopic surgery late last season, a physician removed a cartilage fragment within his left knee and performed a mosaicplasty procedure to repair the trochlear joint surface.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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But its primary association in the public consciousness since the nineteen-eighties is with the criminal underworld, particularly the drug cartels.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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New research is suggesting a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In all, around 6,700 students are expected to win awards in the 71st annual competition, with scholarships worth a combined total of approximately $24 million, officials said in a press release.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reuters reports that the three companies (SpaceX is both a space and AI company) could add $3 trillion in combined market value, but reportedly, none are profitable.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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With just 35 accommodations, including single guest rooms and suites, standalone oceanfront casitas, and a two-bedroom villa, the three-acre boutique property strikes the perfect balance between privacy and a lively commune.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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