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
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
As part of this cooperative agreement, BMW will operate a prototype solid-state cell production line at its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center in Parsdorf, Germany.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2025
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Vartan said his pizza shop employs about 25 people and operates as a worker cooperative — a business owned by its workers.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The agreement outlines how the state and tribe will promote a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship to regulate cannabis and promote public health and safety.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
As part of this cooperative agreement, BMW will operate a prototype solid-state cell production line at its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center in Parsdorf, Germany.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2025
Noun
The signees included pipefitters unions, several electrical cooperatives, Xcel Energy and chambers of commerce and some county governments.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Vartan said his pizza shop employs about 25 people and operates as a worker cooperative — a business owned by its workers.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
Noun
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund, the American organization, has given out, so far, like nearly 8 million meals to the people of Gaza through these aid distribution.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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As chains increasingly cooperate, governance structures will need to evolve from isolated forums into coordinated networks capable of managing collective decision making across ecosystems.—
Wesley Crook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Individual excellence complemented the team’s collective success.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Once framed as benign, these partnerships are increasingly cast as potential vectors for foreign influence or technology transfers.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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As part of its initiative to regain cultural relevance, the brand has unveiled a partnership with Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture, launching an exclusive capsule collection and naming him a global ambassador.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Last year the Bears had nine camp practices open to the public, including a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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In that joint filing, the lawyers for the defendants said the Trump order only serves to make their case stronger, reinforcing their arguments that such claims are preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and federal law and must be dismissed.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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So, in February 1900, when MTV’s football players moved to start playing competitive games and indicated their desire to join the local football association, their fellow members were aghast.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Elevated mortgage rates, skyrocketing prices and rising housing costs—including homeowners association fees and home insurance premiums—have pushed many prospective buyers to the sidelines, dampening demand.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Congo Square is a former Native American marketplace revered as sacred land, which later became a gathering place for enslaved Africans and their descendants to commune and worship on Sundays.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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This week, Quavo communes with his late Migos partner Takeoff, Eric Church reanimates a hero from country music’s past, and Rico Nasty comes through with a banger from her forthcoming album.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Both countries have tried to rewrite the rules of their mutual coexistence under the nuclear shadow.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
27 May 2025
Noun
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There has long been a tendency to see the acquisitions of PSG, Manchester City and Newcastle United — respectively by QSI, Sheikh Mansour and a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund — through the same lens.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The blueprint, which spotlights insights and recommendations for each phase of the value chain, has been informed by in-depth analysis conducted by the T-Rex consortium throughout the project.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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