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 organization lacks jurisdiction over quarter horses, such as Js on Fire, or other racing breeds, which are instead regulated by state commissions that operate under reciprocal enforcement agreements but do not uniformly adopt testing thresholds or methods.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Europeans cannot compete militarily, but the EU can wield an economic weapon through reciprocal tariffs.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Trump’s threat is likely to prompt a reciprocal response from Europe.
—Richard Hall, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
This is a moment to set intentions around relationships that feel supportive, reciprocal, and future-focused.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Europeans cannot compete militarily, but the EU can wield an economic weapon through reciprocal tariffs.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
Trump’s threat is likely to prompt a reciprocal response from Europe.
—Richard Hall, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
This is a moment to set intentions around relationships that feel supportive, reciprocal, and future-focused.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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Sarandos insisted Netflix and HBO Max are complementary, and claimed that 80% of HBO Max subscribers also subscribe to Netflix.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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In other words, the top executive doesn’t see optimism and pessimism as opposing forces but rather as complementary—each playing a distinct role in effective leadership.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and mutual option for the 2028 season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bookstore’s nonprofit focuses on education and literacy, mutual aid and building community.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Strategic partnerships and supplementary initiatives ORNL provides material characterization and manufacturing expertise, Type One Energy acts as the primary industry developer, UT Knoxville contributes engineering talent, and TVA provides the physical infrastructure and site management.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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