as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries
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Recent Examples of reciprocal
The forecast assumes a 30 percent reciprocal tariff on China and a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on all other countries from which Kontoor sources product, except for Mexico, consistent with the prior outlook.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Theoretically, a revocation of reciprocal tariffs would boost stocks, lifting names that were especially affected by the duties.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Experts warn that restarting tests could undermine decades of nonproliferation progress and provoke reciprocal actions from other nuclear states.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The framework deal from July lowered the reciprocal rate to 15% and that will be maintained.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Theoretically, a revocation of reciprocal tariffs would boost stocks, lifting names that were especially affected by the duties.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Experts warn that restarting tests could undermine decades of nonproliferation progress and provoke reciprocal actions from other nuclear states.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The framework deal from July lowered the reciprocal rate to 15% and that will be maintained.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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If Giolito declines, the Red Sox would receive a pick that would come in a supplementary round between the fourth and fifth in next year's draft.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But for those like Lapre, these services aren’t just supplementary.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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