as in mutual
having a greater effect or benefit than any of its components considered individually
The combination of these two drugs is synergistic, so they should be used together only with extreme caution.
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Recent Examples of synergistic
Zinc also has a synergistic relationship with vitamin D, acting as a cofactor for vitamin D functions and aids vitamin D to work inside human cells.
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Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The entourage effect refers to the synergistic interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes, enhancing their individual effects.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Instead, Competitive Foods looks to investments that are synergistic, including a new A$20 million facility in Brisbane for its global meat processing business Consolidated Foods, which has about A$300 million in turnover.
—Jennifer Wells, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Rhone sees physical retail stores as more than a place to shop but a community hub used to foster and develop relationships with customers through events like Rhone’s signature Mind & Muscle, fostering a synergistic environment where physical and mental well-being converge.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The entourage effect refers to the synergistic interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes, enhancing their individual effects.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Instead, Competitive Foods looks to investments that are synergistic, including a new A$20 million facility in Brisbane for its global meat processing business Consolidated Foods, which has about A$300 million in turnover.
—Jennifer Wells, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Rhone sees physical retail stores as more than a place to shop but a community hub used to foster and develop relationships with customers through events like Rhone’s signature Mind & Muscle, fostering a synergistic environment where physical and mental well-being converge.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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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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The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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In the case of a harp, all 36 strings are vibrating at the same time and producing this synergetic tonal event.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
11 Oct. 2024
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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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Everyone benefits from these symbiotic relationships, as food franchises use the shareability of #BeautyTok to sprinkle their branding into new markets.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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These fungi also form symbiotic relationships with Pando’s roots, aiding in nutrient uptake and strengthening the tree’s resilience.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The special relationship between belay partners is what elevates climbing from a myopic pursuit of personal excellence to a reciprocal experience.—
Lucie Hanes,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many CEOs worry about the potential of large-scale tariffs to trigger reciprocal trade wars and inflation, as well as the inflationary implications of immigration policy turbulence.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.—
Natalie Keng,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Also deeply familiar is the tabloid hysteria, which has since become our universal ALL-CAPS way of communicating.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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There should be no doubt left in the world that the Russian army is dependent on military assistance from North Korea...—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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While a person's character can be influenced by their environment, strong character is less dependent on external factors, such as social norms and incentives, that might otherwise shape their behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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