MUTUALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

mutually

adverb

Definition of mutually

as in reciprocally

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Recent Examples of mutually This produces orthogonal modes that are mutually incoherent, even when the original beams overlap spatially. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 Impact The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith. — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 As a result, both sides feel compelled to sustain the confrontation, even though doing so is mutually detrimental. — Allison Minor, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026 The Ford Foundation, one of the world's largest private grantmakers, will overhaul its spending to counter what new leadership views as the mutually reinforcing rise of both autocracy and inequality. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 During the call, the parties agreed in principle to continue the trial to March 22, 2027, or a later date mutually acceptable to the parties and the Court. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Though their journeys have each been unique, one conviction that they mutually are committed to is a desire to do justice to the craft and the responsibility held by women who dedicate their lives to their pen. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 The risk is that Ethiopia’s conflict and Sudan’s war become mutually enabling. — Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 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

Since its launch, more than 330 creatives have participated globally, collectively earning more than 200 BAFTA nominations and over 80 wins.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Sony Pictures released the first two films, including 2019’s The Angry Birds Movie 2, which have collectively surpassed $500 million at the global box office.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of collectively

Adverb

He was voted unanimously for all of his amazing contributions.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
In pursuing that claim, the developers emphasized that Orange County’s Development Review Committee unanimously recommended approval with conditions.

— Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of unanimously

Adverb

In the Asian Students’ Film Conference, the Best Film Award (JPY300,000) went to Running Wild In The Sun, while the Special Jury Prize was jointly awarded to Everything’s Peachy and All Of Her, which received JPY100,000 each.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
For certain construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2027, general contractors can be held jointly responsible for wages that subcontractors fail to pay their workers.

— Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026