collaborations

noun

plural of collaboration
1
as in partnerships
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors

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2
as in coordinations
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone

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Recent Examples of collaborations The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician is known for some extraordinary associations and collaborations. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs. — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 Future James Bond collaborations between the brands remain a tantalizing possibility. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Also in education, Griffin gave $50 million to the University of Miami for a research facility, $20 million to Miami Dade College, $16 million for collaborations with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and more. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Last year, Fakhoury said the Orlando event drew a crowd from all different backgrounds and brought people together to forge lasting connections that inspired new collaborations. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 The brand saw a resurgence in the early 2020s thanks to collaborations with big names like Crocs and celebrities like John Mayer. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The soda has inspired a few North Carolina collaborations over the years, including Cook Out’s popular Cheerwine Float and NoDa Brewing’s Cheerwine Ale. — Evan Moore august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 Originally conceived alongside their collaborations on those scores, the album languished as Jóhannsson’s film career exploded before ultimately being shelved after his death. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaborations
  1. partnerships
  2. cooperations
  3. relationships
  4. associations
  5. affiliations
  6. connections
Noun
  • Other microbes recycle nutrients by decomposing dead plants and animals, fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants can use, and form essential partnerships with roots, insects, and other organisms.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The league also has partnerships with apparel giants Adidas and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and according to Patricof, the partnerships are paying off in dividends.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • Davie didn’t go into detail on how to reach such scale but mentioned partnerships with big sector and technology players, which has been a focus for him and his team, including cooperations with Disney.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Steyer, a billionaire himself, has said the state’s wealthiest residents and cooperations should pay more in taxes.
    — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Definition of cooperations
Noun
  • One owner of an EFL club, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, was more pessimistic.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • Each gets elaborated across several songs, gathers associations along the way, and finds its ultimate expression in the final two tracks.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Reputational due diligence should therefore examine both the underlying sources and the associations produced by search and generative systems.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • The documents cover the personal affairs of anyone involved with One Twelve, including Stern’s family and friends, plus the host’s daily activities, personal habits and political affiliations, among other things.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Open primaries benefit wealthy candidates who want to hide their affiliations.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliations
Noun
  • Officials with family connections abroad have long been a target of Beijing’s anti-corruption watchdog – oversight designed to eliminate the opportunity to transfer illicit funds abroad.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • To combat the risk of fraud, the Biden administration created a plan to verify SIV information of individuals who could have connections to employers later suspected of such schemes.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of connections

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