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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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025 -
These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In February 2024, Johnson was cut out of a joint county-state news release pledging more than $250 million in additional funds for Chicago’s migrant response.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Golden Raye Mahomes Patrick and Brittany announced the Jan. 12, 2025 birth of daughter Golden Raye in a joint Instagram post that included a black-and-white photo of their baby girl's tiny feet as they are held in her parents' hands.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For most of human history, music and narrative have been experienced — chiefly — in communal contexts.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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After Sister Mary Thomas spoke, each sister admitted to personal failures, apologized for slights, and thanked others for kind gestures—demonstrating the humility required for communal living.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Moscow and Pyongyang inked a mutual defense pact last year.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Are your mutual needs being acknowledged and administered to after 90 days?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The governor took pains to soften his liberal attack dog image, praising the president as a cooperative partner during crisis.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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This study is funded through a cooperative agreement with United States Department of Agricultures Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As part of the strategic plan review, the district has been seeking input to help establish a shared vision among community members.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each morning, there are hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps, all encouraged by staff to foster a sense of shared purpose.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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