as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries
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Recent Examples of reciprocal
Since 1984, Moscow and Tokyo have maintained a reciprocal offshore fisheries agreement, allowing limited fishing by each other's vessels within specific areas of their exclusive economic zones (EEZ).
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.
—Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In reciprocal acts, Massachusetts put Masud under temporary suspension last March and started further disciplinary proceedings on Dec. 5.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.
—Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In reciprocal acts, Massachusetts put Masud under temporary suspension last March and started further disciplinary proceedings on Dec. 5.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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Depending on the reason for treatment, cryosurgery might be the only treatment used or a complementary treatment to others, such as chemotherapy or radiation.—
Archana Sharma,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her intuitive fusion of Eastern and Western modalities results in beautiful skin by blending different but complementary elements to give stand out results.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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And with respect to Latin America, Trump will remain myopically fixated on securitizing the U.S.-Mexico border, forgoing the opportunity to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, such as transnational crime and climate change.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gavin Haase scored 11 points in a supplementary role, and Jai Wadhwani contributed eight.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Beyond standard financial statements, consider preparing supplementary materials that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to your industry.—
Ivan Lunegov,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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