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
Generative leadership is active, reciprocal and self-sustaining.
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Jill D. Griffin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
According to Cahn, the firm buys some of its fabric from India, which is slated to be hit with another round of 25 percent tariffs later this month, bringing the total reciprocal duty rate to a staggering 50 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.
—Jing Feng, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
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Jill D. Griffin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
According to Cahn, the firm buys some of its fabric from India, which is slated to be hit with another round of 25 percent tariffs later this month, bringing the total reciprocal duty rate to a staggering 50 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.
—Jing Feng, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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That should rejuvenate an offense that ranked 102nd nationally in scoring and 111th in yards per play, and allow the Utes to play more complementary football.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rather, cassettes and other physical media are seen as complementary components.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With Saints moving from the Western League to the Eastern League and Cathedral Catholic playing a statewide non-league schedule, the teams couldn’t find a mutual date.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Japan’s security strategy prioritizes defense cooperation with like-minded neighbors but not mutual defense commitments.—
Ken Jimbo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Companies that once viewed brand licensing as a supplementary income stream now recognize it as a core strategic pillar that simultaneously extends market reach, enhances brand visibility and creates new revenue opportunities that minimize capital investment risks.—
Amanda Cioletti,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Camel milk may hold real potential as a supplementary treatment for allergic asthma, especially due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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