as in harmony
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a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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Recent Examples of reciprocity
Lula’s decision was postponed from taking effect three times as the government negotiated to get reciprocity for Brazilians, but no change was made.
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Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The brain is constantly optimizing for safety, social cohesion, and reciprocity—what evolutionary biologists would call adaptive filtering.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Rubio said once there was a baseline level of fairness and reciprocity, then the U.S. would engage in negotiations about new trade agreements.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Mar. 2025
The administration's rationale appears to center on China's failure to negotiate or de-escalate the trade war, coming after Beijing hiked tariffs on U.S. goods to 84 percent in its own bout of reciprocity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The brain is constantly optimizing for safety, social cohesion, and reciprocity—what evolutionary biologists would call adaptive filtering.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Rubio said once there was a baseline level of fairness and reciprocity, then the U.S. would engage in negotiations about new trade agreements.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Mar. 2025
The administration's rationale appears to center on China's failure to negotiate or de-escalate the trade war, coming after Beijing hiked tariffs on U.S. goods to 84 percent in its own bout of reciprocity.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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The drive along the Falls Road and Shankill Road reveals a living history of murals, memorial gardens, and peace walls; sites that are powerful, sobering, and deeply informative.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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His predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his papal name to show his commitment to peace and reconciliation by honoring St. Benedict and Pope Benedict XV, who was head of the church during World War I, Temple said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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With a focus on inclusivity and national unity, these celebrations will bring together communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the nation’s journey while looking ahead to the next chapter of its history.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Trump says federal laws already protect Americans from discrimination, and that DEI policies undermine national unity, and the traditional American values of hard work and individual achievement.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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And mutualism, as symbiotic cooperation is called in biology, is vital to life itself.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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Yet mutual aid/mutualism never seems to get as much attention as conflict/competition does.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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This same current that nurtures marine life by bringing nutrient-rich waters to the surface also creates the perfect conditions for distinctive wines—a remarkable symbiosis between ocean and vineyard.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The solution, however, lies not in disregarding AI but in fostering a symbiosis of intelligence between that of humans and machines.—
Piyachart Isarabhakdee,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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