as in harmony
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a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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Recent Examples of reciprocity
And at some point, Venezuelan officials may decide they’d like some kind of reciprocity.
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Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
During mergers and acquisitions, Yang finds that men tend to expand their networks by forming new connections with other men, while women strengthen existing relationships with other women, increasing trust and reciprocity during uncertain times.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Let reciprocity—not anxiety or desperation—set the pace.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Loyalty given without reciprocity does not stay loyal forever.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
During mergers and acquisitions, Yang finds that men tend to expand their networks by forming new connections with other men, while women strengthen existing relationships with other women, increasing trust and reciprocity during uncertain times.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Let reciprocity—not anxiety or desperation—set the pace.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Mar. 2026
Loyalty given without reciprocity does not stay loyal forever.
—Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Saliers further explains that the essential tremor has impacted the way the duo can perform some of their most notable harmonies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, for as often as the ex-Beatles have played or sung harmony on each other’s solo records over the years, there’s never been any true, formal duet between any of the former bandmates since the breakup, until now.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Oil prices spiked to nearly $120 per barrel earlier in the conflict but had come down last week in the hope that the peace talks would yield some stability.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Cheng Li-wun, the head of the Kuomingtang, and China’s President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting Friday during which both called for peace without offering specifics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Africa — which includes stops in Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon — is focused on promoting unity, peace and stronger interfaith relationships.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Symbiotic mutualism emerges out of ecological thinking, out of that systems thinking, instead of classification thinking, which is a more flawed model.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
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The discovery highlights an exciting case of biological mutualism–a relationship where both species benefit.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Nov. 2025
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The only time Eszterhas ever came close to directing came at the behest of Steven Spielberg on an extremely unlikely would-be collaboration.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some have also chafed at the increasing symbiosis between the paper and WBFF.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Poster House show is founded on the private collection of Michael Lellouche, who, in his introduction to the accompanying book, points out an extraordinary symbiosis.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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