TEAMWORK Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

teamwork

noun

ˈtēm-ˌwərk

Definition of teamwork

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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noncooperation

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Recent Examples of teamwork Science and teamwork drive expedition For Webster, getting to know fellow crew members is one of the most exciting parts of the trip. — Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 Each work — many dazzling in their artistry and often dreamlike themes — is a collaborative endeavor bringing together anywhere from one or two youngsters to dozens, all delivering a lesson in creativity and teamwork. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 Every practice, every game, every lesson about teamwork, perseverance, and doing things the right way carries a piece of what Jordan stood for. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The contrast between Argentina and Spain therefore offers more than a lesson about teamwork. — Basel Tarab, STAT, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

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Noun

The coordination, travel companies say, ensures the content creators don’t disturb other patrons.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
China can no longer rely on historical sentiment, personal friendships between leaders, and ad hoc diplomatic coordination to maintain its influence over an increasingly unpredictable, confident, and assertive North Korea.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Some of their potential areas of cooperation include AI and digital twins.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
As of last year, all 67 counties had signed cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

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