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
Bringing the Innovations Back to US Universities The relationships within the Alliance are designed to be reciprocal.
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In such conditions, apparent irrationality can invite probing, hedging or reciprocal escalation.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Teach that mentoring is reciprocal.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization lacks jurisdiction over quarter horses, such as Js on Fire, or other racing breeds, which are instead regulated by state commissions that operate under reciprocal enforcement agreements but do not uniformly adopt testing thresholds or methods.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In such conditions, apparent irrationality can invite probing, hedging or reciprocal escalation.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Teach that mentoring is reciprocal.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization lacks jurisdiction over quarter horses, such as Js on Fire, or other racing breeds, which are instead regulated by state commissions that operate under reciprocal enforcement agreements but do not uniformly adopt testing thresholds or methods.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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In addition to tables and seating, look for complementary pieces like umbrellas, weighted bases, side tables, plant stands, and potting benches.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, purple and yellow are frequently used in a complementary, contrasting color scheme.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Police Department officials announced on Friday that officer Blayne Newton has resigned from the department through a mutual separation agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite these challenges, petalite is emerging as a promising supplementary resource to help diversify lithium supply chains and support long-term energy transition goals.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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