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also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic
The parasitic screwworm has been found in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which is just across the border from Texas.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Another clue came from a study that found adding vitamin C to parasitic schistosome worms in lab dishes enabled them to lay eggs.
—Jay Kakade
january 19, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Most intestinal parasites are limited to certain species and transmission is usually through ingestion of parasitic eggs found in feces.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
But the researchers said that surprisingly, the parasitic resistance the insects got from the plants diminished in higher temperatures.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Another clue came from a study that found adding vitamin C to parasitic schistosome worms in lab dishes enabled them to lay eggs.
—Jay Kakade
january 19, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Most intestinal parasites are limited to certain species and transmission is usually through ingestion of parasitic eggs found in feces.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
But the researchers said that surprisingly, the parasitic resistance the insects got from the plants diminished in higher temperatures.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parasitic
Adjective
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Castaño pushed back on the idea that TRM Labs was at odds with the rest of the industry, arguing that his company has a symbiotic relationship with the rise of blockchain technology.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Music and movies always have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If successful, the technology is slated for wider adoption across multiple EV lines, signaling a potential shift away from lithium-dependent batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Previously, the tax code allowed claiming the child credit if the child or dependent had a Social Security number.—
Sarah Moreno
February 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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