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also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic
But the researchers said that surprisingly, the parasitic resistance the insects got from the plants diminished in higher temperatures.
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
And at the heart of the series was the parasitic dynamic between Pine and his delightfully malicious foe, an arms dealer named Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie).
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Aunt Gladys Lilly is the central antagonist, a parasitic witch who claims to be a relative of the Lilly family and is responsible for the mass disappearance.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the Larian Studios RPG follows a party that seeks to cure themselves of a parasitic tadpole infecting their brains.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
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Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
And at the heart of the series was the parasitic dynamic between Pine and his delightfully malicious foe, an arms dealer named Richard Onslow Roper (Hugh Laurie).
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Aunt Gladys Lilly is the central antagonist, a parasitic witch who claims to be a relative of the Lilly family and is responsible for the mass disappearance.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, the Larian Studios RPG follows a party that seeks to cure themselves of a parasitic tadpole infecting their brains.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parasitic
Adjective
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Music and movies always have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The group’s vampire stories run deep, depicting the symbiotic relationship between the seven members and their loyal fandom, ENGENE.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Richardson thinks the success of the All-Star Game is dependent on the best players participating.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trio of guards lead way for Bulldogs Much like A&M, Georgia is heavily dependent on guard play.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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