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
Later this year, United and JetBlue's elite frequent flyers will start receiving reciprocal loyalty benefits from both airlines, including priority boarding and preferred and extra legroom seating.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
One change would allow banks to take more custodial and reciprocal deposits, which could help banks provide more mortgages for potential homeowners.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The gratitude is not always reciprocal, at least not from clubs.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Bringing the Innovations Back to US Universities The relationships within the Alliance are designed to be reciprocal.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
One change would allow banks to take more custodial and reciprocal deposits, which could help banks provide more mortgages for potential homeowners.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The gratitude is not always reciprocal, at least not from clubs.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Bringing the Innovations Back to US Universities The relationships within the Alliance are designed to be reciprocal.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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Successful founding teams also need complementary skills, Tsai added.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Simon also believes competing brands can be complementary to each other, noting that few customers shop only one brand today.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chesterton Fire provided mutual aid to the house, which is on the border of Chesterton, said Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Smith.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, restoring a culture grounded in professionalism, transparency, and mutual respect is essential for enhancing the safety of staff and individuals in custody.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, robotic models are supplementary household cleaning devices.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With their top priority secured, Grisham returning to center field, Paul Goldschmidt recently re-signing for a reserve role, and some supplementary pieces retained or added, Judge ended up happy with the way the Yankees’ offseason concluded.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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