as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a culture in which the raising of children is regarded as a collaborative endeavor for a whole village
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
Adjective
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The sociologist Émile Durkheim had a wonderful phrase for this: collective effervescence.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The Cougars will need every ounce of that collective energy to overcome a Duke squad that has looked unstoppable for vast swaths of the last month.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Legendary New York filmmaker Spike Lee has said his latest joint, Highest 2 Lowest, will debut Out of Competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival despite being left off Thierry Frémaux’s list of Official Selection titles this morning.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Barrett is, of course, a far less explicitly political figure — and one whose current feelings about Trump are unknown, even though Trump loyalists have widely circulated a video of her as the president passed by her at his joint address to Congress last month.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These people cling to their pristine images in frequented communal spaces like the country club, parties and the gym.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The creators are learning that mourning can be communal.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The mutual tariffs threaten to hurt domestic industries and are poised to result in layoffs.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Shared goals, cultural fit and mutual trust are preconditions for success in creating marketing campaigns that resonate with your audience.—
Michael Kuzminov,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The cuts were in the Refugee Clinic, epidemiology, immunization cooperative agreements and COVID-19 studies, a project to address health disparities related to the coronavirus.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hoping to avoid the nail-trimming headache, Johanna has been attempting cooperative care dog training.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The future lies in interconnection and collaboration, and the success of the API economy relies on a shared commitment to upholding high-security standards and ensuring that innovation serves the greater good.—
Garri Galanter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At best, a peck on the cheek or brief hug is the sole reminder of a shared life.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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