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collegial

[kuh-lee-juhl, -jee-uhl, kuh-lee-gee-uhl] / kəˈli dʒəl, -dʒi əl, kəˈli gi əl /
ADJECTIVE
cooperative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concerted coordinated harmonious interdependent reciprocal symbiotic united
STRONG
coefficient collective combining common joining team uniting
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant collaborating collaborative collusive combined concurring hand in glove in league participating shared synergetic synergic
Antonyms
WEAK
disjoint disobliging disunited divided encumbering hindering hurting preventing separate uncooperative uncoordinated unhelpful unsupportive
ADJECTIVE
synergetic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league interdependent joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergic
Synonyms
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove harmonious in league interdependent joining participating reciprocal shared symbiotic synergetic synergistic team united uniting
ADJECTIVE
synergistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harmonious interdependent symbiotic
WEAK
agreeing coacting coactive coadjuvant coefficient collaborating collaborative collective collusive combined combining common concerted concurring coordinated hand in glove in league joining participating reciprocal shared synergetic synergic team united uniting

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The conversations were collegial, but at the end of it, they don’t trust me, or they don’t trust people in public health, because they think that we’re lying to them.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

Several of my closest collegial relationships are a result of how well our dogs get along, since that inspires us to get together more often.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

"The notion is to make it collegial, if you will. And the Israelis will obviously be in constant touch with them," the first official said.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Former President Nery Paiz had expressed respect for Carvalho and advocated for his members through this collegial connection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Most of the time, the work requires minimal human interaction, of either the collegial or the supervisory sort, largely because it’s so self-defining.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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