MUTUALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

mutually

adverb

Definition of mutually

as in reciprocally

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Recent Examples of mutually Long-term innovation emerges not from isolated projects but from ecosystems in which universities, government laboratories, federal agencies and industry play distinct but mutually reinforcing roles. — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 But lawmakers appear to be turning to the provisions as a means of transitioning away from that model and toward what proponents, including Netanyahu, describe as a mutually beneficial defense partnership. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 The club insist the decision to part ways was arrived at mutually and is in the best interests of all parties. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The greatest returns frequently emerge from human-AI collaboration, where people and technology mutually enhance performance. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Together, each of them becomes both director and actor, observing and observed, controlling and controlled, self-motivated and mutually determined, launched into a higher plane of artistic collaboration—into a cinematic redemption. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Yes, Ulta Beauty and Target have ended their partnership and Ulta Beauty will close its 600 mini-stores in Target stores nationwide by August as the two companies mutually agreed not to renew their agreement. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 July 2026 The parents discussed their comfort level sharing the images, and mutually decided to only show their own parents and siblings. — Parents, 25 July 2026 The team wanted flexibility, both financially and in length, but also found the concept mutually beneficial. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually

Adverb

Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of reciprocally

Adverb

But even those people who dislike the very existence of private schools in big cities would be hard-pressed to make the case that the entire sector collectively makes up a torture chamber.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Fox 8, Etna and King collectively remind me of the superintelligent, compassionate extraterrestrials in science fiction who wish to rescue humans from their self-wounding.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of collectively

Adverb

The initial step passed unanimously with little discussion after Tuesday’s meeting ran late into the evening.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Instead, on June 1, city leaders unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the construction of a detention center outside of Gilroy.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of unanimously

Adverb

The outbreak was jointly detected in both the DRC and neighboring Uganda.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Iran and Oman agreed Wednesday to a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran's foreign ministry said.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026