reciprocally

adverb

Definition of reciprocallynext
as in mutually

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Recent Examples of reciprocally Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham). — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocally
  1. mutually
  2. collectively
  3. unanimously
Adverb
  • Far more than an administrative exercise or paper-shuffling task, effective onboarding has the potential to lay the foundation for not only a successful hire, but for a mutually satisfying employment tenure.
    — Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Executives from both sides framed the deal as mutually beneficial.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of mutually
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  • While there is no denying that Azure is a juggernaut, there has been no room for error when Microsoft and its cloud rivals Amazon and Alphabet are committing to some $575 billion collectively this year on AI infrastructure.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • My friends have collectively and individually started a not-so-subtle campaign to move in with me or for all of us to buy a house together.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • But judges have ruled unanimously that states run elections, not the federal government.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • The council at its July 14 meeting voted unanimously to extend by six months its moratorium on approving any data center projects.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of unanimously

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“Reciprocally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocally. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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