COOPERATION Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cooperation

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of cooperation

as in partnership

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooperation Coach Powers's departure should not limit his cooperation or anyone else's, and the players who have spoken up must be protected. — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 During the debate, Bailey restated his opposition to the state’s elimination of cash bail for nonviolent offenders and to sanctuary policies on immigrants that limit cooperation between state and local police and federal immigration authorities. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 In early October, Colombia appointed Tania Gilinski Bacal as its ambassador to Israel and tasked her with strengthening trade ties and cooperation on security, intelligence, cybersecurity and information sharing. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 For days, European and Ukrainian officials have warned the US was threatening to limit intelligence and other cooperation if Kyiv did not stop hitting Russian diesel facilities. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation

Noun

Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Hugo said his work as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and performer was central to their success, though Williams was the public face of their partnership.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of partnership

Noun

Their usefulness will depend on reliable navigation, robust fault responses and effective coordination between onboard systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Koretskyi said that flights would require coordination with the military and that drones would be given a special status and be identifiable in the air.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Bryan has a history of successful collaborations, from Bruce Springsteen to Kacey Musgraves.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Open systems support integration The collaboration relies on open-system architectures that allow different technologies to work together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaboration

Noun

The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Once a staple among cowboys and railroad workers, the Lee 101 became a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s, when James Dean popularized the jeans and helped solidify their association with biker culture.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The first of the 12 steps is admitting that your relationship with your vice has become unmanageable.

— Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Bae Hyeon-seong plays Sun-woo in his first lead role in a feature film, and the knotty relationship between mother and son sits at the heart of the film.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relationship

Noun

The coaches, administrators, staff and athletes will have no affiliation with our colleges and universities but instead will be employed by their respective professional leagues.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
There is no evidence that El-Sayed has any affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026