as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
a trio of museums collaborated to mount this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit of van Gogh's major portraits
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Storer had signed up with World Central Kitchen, the José Andrés-run organization that collaborates with local chefs to provide food relief during disasters, and her contacts there were offering some directive, but the breadth of needs was as wide and variegated as the city itself.
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Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In addition, our Quantum Startup Foundry has collaborated with nearly 50 quantum startups in the past three years, providing the physical and virtual resources necessary to support entrepreneurs and businesses in their quest to get quantum technology to market.
—Darryll J. Pines, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Dezeen, Apple actually handled the design of this one in-house, which is unusual, as the tech giant typically collaborates with prestigious UK firm Foster + Partners.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Chalamet worked with designer Doni Nahmias on the cozy piece, collaborating to find an aesthetic and silhouette that would reflect the star’s effortless personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
In addition, our Quantum Startup Foundry has collaborated with nearly 50 quantum startups in the past three years, providing the physical and virtual resources necessary to support entrepreneurs and businesses in their quest to get quantum technology to market.
—Darryll J. Pines, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Dezeen, Apple actually handled the design of this one in-house, which is unusual, as the tech giant typically collaborates with prestigious UK firm Foster + Partners.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Chalamet worked with designer Doni Nahmias on the cozy piece, collaborating to find an aesthetic and silhouette that would reflect the star’s effortless personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
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