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also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic
With over 4,000 species of parasitic flowering plants in the world, there are a lot of incredible species out there.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The epic science fiction film follows a lone astronaut named Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) into deep space on a mission to save the earth from an alien, parasitic micro-organism.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
When paired with blueberries, thyme can help lure parasitic wasps that naturally control pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The epic science fiction film follows a lone astronaut named Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) into deep space on a mission to save the earth from an alien, parasitic micro-organism.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026
When paired with blueberries, thyme can help lure parasitic wasps that naturally control pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parasitic
Adjective
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The companies developed a symbiotic relationship shipping from East to West.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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About 20 percent of their wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of our European and Asian allies are dependent on oil and gas from Iran.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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