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as in to collaborate
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 to unite
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 cooperate
Asked why Edison didn’t remove the equipment, Eisenhauer said the investigation of the fire is ongoing and the utility is cooperating and sharing information with authorities as requested.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The plan could also fall through if Israel, which controlled Gaza’s border long before Hamas’ October 2023 attack, refuses to cooperate.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
In the face of these challenges, Germany’s political center is floundering, and longtime observers are concerned that center-right parties might eventually cooperate with the AfD, which is polling in second place.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Threatened to take funds from cities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
—Francesca Paris, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
The plan could also fall through if Israel, which controlled Gaza’s border long before Hamas’ October 2023 attack, refuses to cooperate.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
In the face of these challenges, Germany’s political center is floundering, and longtime observers are concerned that center-right parties might eventually cooperate with the AfD, which is polling in second place.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Threatened to take funds from cities that don’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
—Francesca Paris, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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For some time, the two brands have been quietly collaborating on what could be the best travel package for luxury fans: the Elevate Your Cabo Experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Leaders of a southeast Mecklenburg town once united against a plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system are now at odds over their position and what caused the split.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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And like any good gumbo, the tradition simmers with far-reaching flavors that unite in New Orleans.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Amazon and Apple — early players in the voice assistant space — have been struggling to merge their older products with the latest generative AI.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.—
Peter High,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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