RECIPROCALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

reciprocally

adverb

Definition of reciprocally

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

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Long-term innovation emerges not from isolated projects but from ecosystems in which universities, government laboratories, federal agencies and industry play distinct but mutually reinforcing roles.

— H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
But lawmakers appear to be turning to the provisions as a means of transitioning away from that model and toward what proponents, including Netanyahu, describe as a mutually beneficial defense partnership.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutually

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But even those people who dislike the very existence of private schools in big cities would be hard-pressed to make the case that the entire sector collectively makes up a torture chamber.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Fox 8, Etna and King collectively remind me of the superintelligent, compassionate extraterrestrials in science fiction who wish to rescue humans from their self-wounding.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of collectively

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The initial step passed unanimously with little discussion after Tuesday’s meeting ran late into the evening.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Instead, on June 1, city leaders unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the construction of a detention center outside of Gilroy.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

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