MUTUALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

mutually

adverb

Definition of mutually

as in reciprocally

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Recent Examples of mutually The team wanted flexibility, both financially and in length, but also found the concept mutually beneficial. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026 In my experience, adults who impose rigid standards on youth advisory boards about timeliness, clothing or oral or written communications will not have a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with them. — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Far more than an administrative exercise or paper-shuffling task, effective onboarding has the potential to lay the foundation for not only a successful hire, but for a mutually satisfying employment tenure. — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Executives from both sides framed the deal as mutually beneficial. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The orders were mutually granted for three years at a court appearance on April 30. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts. — David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Now Gauff and her next opponent, Karolina Muchova, face off Thursday for a chance to transform their mutually uneasy relationships with the green blades beneath their feet into the biggest grass-court breakthrough of their careers. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 The cells connect to and detach from each other through connection mechanisms and cooperate mutually, creating complex structures and configurations. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 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

Opponents argue the law has hurt schools and government agencies by stripping employees of the right to collectively bargain over pay and working conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
The smallest federations collectively possess far greater electoral power than Europe’s traditional heavyweights.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of collectively

Adverb

Eagle City Council members unanimously voted to shoot down a proposal to repeal a now five-year-old rule that allows residents to legally discharge firearms on any private lands within Eagle exceeding 20 acres.

— Noah Daly July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
As the Lenexa City Council unanimously rejected a proposal for a new commercial corridor in a growing part of the city earlier this week, council members encouraged the developer to come back and try again.

— Taylor O'Connor July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of unanimously

Adverb

The plan is jointly issued by the GAC and the country’s central economic planning department, the National Development and Reform Commission.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
As income increases, the amount of matches goes down, phasing out for single filers earning between $20,500 and $35,500 ($41,000 to $71,000 for those filing jointly).

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 July 2026