as in mutual
characterized by a cooperative or interdependent relationship
The neighbors have a symbiotic relationship, each helping the other out as they are able.
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Coral polyps form a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a kind of algae, that lives within them.
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Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
This symbiotic relationship between online and offline worlds has positioned YouTube not just as a content platform, but as the primary arena where global culture is being shaped and shared.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
This symbiotic relationship between online and offline worlds has positioned YouTube not just as a content platform, but as the primary arena where global culture is being shaped and shared.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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Open arms By Saturday, the mutual aid hub and surrounding street corners within the Altadena evac zone were transformed once more.Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The two battled for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in a duel that began with policy differences and descended into mutual personal ridicule.Michael Crowley, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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As a result, landlords can maintain lower insurance premiums and focus on property management, while tenants can gain peace of mind knowing their personal belongings and liabilities are protected, fostering a more secure and cooperative rental relationship.Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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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
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Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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