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 collaborative
The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Last November, the pop-punk artist released One More Time, a collaborative EP with Aerosmith.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2026
Collaborative combat aircraft are a ‘top priority’ The program, called the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft, or MUX TACAIR, will develop Kratos’ collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) capabilities.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Kobo also has a collaborative collection with Sony Music that’s supposed to be delivered to Saks this spring.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Referees and team head coaches consulted with league officials before making a final, collaborative decision, per Bulls PR.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Healey heralded the successful operation and the collaborative efforts that saw the detailed plans come to fruition.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The institute was created to advance collaborative water solutions in Far West Texas though research, education and technical expertise.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborative
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May’s fixations include fragmented narratives, portraits of place, boundaries and borders, and collective memory.—
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For decades, the landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement has protected the collective voting power of racial minorities when political maps are redrawn.—
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
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Honer said the project also will feature a residential lounge, a large communal kitchen, a pool and a fire pit.—
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
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Choose cooperative words to move stalled conversations forward.—
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The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.—
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
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What unfolds is the hopeful and unforgettable story of an underdog team who comes together to galvanize their town, reclaim their way of life, and turn their shared grief into an unstoppable superpower.—
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“Collaborative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaborative. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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