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 administration has repeatedly positioned American AI companies as key players in global competition and expects reciprocal cooperation from these firms.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
That includes pushing for transparency on reserves and reciprocal licensing for stablecoin issuers.
—Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His administration initially appeared near to an agreement in April, but the effort was scuttled by the announcement of reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including China.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
For me, the most important piece of being a guest is having a reciprocal relationship between host to guest.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
That includes pushing for transparency on reserves and reciprocal licensing for stablecoin issuers.
—Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
His administration initially appeared near to an agreement in April, but the effort was scuttled by the announcement of reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including China.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
For me, the most important piece of being a guest is having a reciprocal relationship between host to guest.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
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The stores will also offer complementary brands including Chimi Eyewear, Yniq Eyewear, Uyn, Hestra Gloves and Astis Handwear.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cassell recommends lining the perimeter of your room with a contrasting tile (think penny tiles in a complementary shade) to add a touch of personality while still keeping with a classic aesthetic.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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The district would also need to create supplementary resources to help teachers incorporate AI into the classroom.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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