SYNERGISM Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

synergism

noun

Definition of synergism

as in synergy

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noncooperation

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Recent Examples of synergism The synergism means less fuel consumed, and less friction reducer needed to lower frac pumping pressure. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 The Quality Edit offers a synergism that benefits brands and propels The Quality Edit into its own digital publication category. — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024

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Noun

Kessler should find good synergy with Dončić, who values a true rim-runner.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Industry giants anchor thousands of employees in centralized hubs because physical cohesion creates the operational synergy required to pivot rapidly.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of synergy

Noun

The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Do the stars or the festival usually shape and change the story of the trailer in cooperation with you?

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

In a massive joint operation, US Central Command – with tight coordination from US Strategic Command, US Space Command, and the US Space Force – used electromagnetic warfare to blank out a massive area over Iran.

— David Szondy July 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
The competition also demonstrated noticeable improvements in the stability, speed, and coordination of bipedal humanoid robots.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of coordination

Noun

Athletic recruiting is similarly justified as rewarding leadership, teamwork, discipline, and school spirit.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Van Der Werf recruits unemployed or underemployed Europeans as young as 18-years-old, into a five-week boot camp run by military veterans to teach teamwork, strength, and discipline.

— Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026

Definition of teamwork

Noun

The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The company said closer collaboration with GM will also help align future product development, optimize memory at the system level, and prepare upcoming technologies for deployment in future vehicle platforms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of collaboration

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