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 new prime minister took a defiant stance toward Washington, continuing Trudeau’s reciprocal tariffs against the US.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The reciprocal tariffs are subject to a 90-day pause following Trump's announcement on April 9.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
But the stock market saw massive gains last week when Trump announced a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs, a sign that investors were seeking a reprieve from his levies.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
While President Donald Trump exempted some electronics, like smartphones and laptops, from the 145 percent reciprocal tariffs on China, these products are still facing a hefty 20 percent tariff.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
The reciprocal tariffs are subject to a 90-day pause following Trump's announcement on April 9.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
But the stock market saw massive gains last week when Trump announced a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs, a sign that investors were seeking a reprieve from his levies.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
While President Donald Trump exempted some electronics, like smartphones and laptops, from the 145 percent reciprocal tariffs on China, these products are still facing a hefty 20 percent tariff.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
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The brand also sells complementary bundles that help support things like weight loss or better skin care, all of which are important for the road warrior.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, technology has historically played a complementary role in creative industries.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy both joined the navy, aware that fine military records would support their political aspirations; the relationship between the two men, moving from mutual respect to bitter rivalry, is one of the book’s stronger story lines.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs were paused on April 8 for 90 days, except for China where mutual tariffs shot up to above 100 percent.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But many fintechs still view partnerships as supplementary, an optional extra rather than a strategic pillar.—
Henry McIntosh,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mega Millions Player Wins $349M Lottery Prize as Game Announces Big Changes Oz Lotto involves seven winning numbers and three supplementary numbers picked from one lottery draw barrel of 47 numbers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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