as in mutual
characterized by a cooperative or interdependent relationship
The neighbors have a symbiotic relationship, each helping the other out as they are able.
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Recent Examples of symbiotic
These organisms were either in symbiotic association with, engulfed as food by, or parasites of other prokaryotic cells, presumably Asgard archaea—a group of archaea thought to be the closest prokaryotic relative of eukaryotes.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.
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Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Son assisted Kane 23 times, while the inverse happened just once more, proving just how symbiotic their relationship was across their eight years together at Tottenham.
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New York Times,
10 June 2026
Mainstays embrace the symbiotic relationship between reality shows, even those aired by different networks.
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Tyler Coates,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.
—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Son assisted Kane 23 times, while the inverse happened just once more, proving just how symbiotic their relationship was across their eight years together at Tottenham.
—
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Mainstays embrace the symbiotic relationship between reality shows, even those aired by different networks.
—
Tyler Coates,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The two champs bonded in part over mutual cancer diagnoses.
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According to police video reviewed by the Tribune, Diaz-Torres was calm and cooperative with officers during the 20-minute roadside exchange.
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Kwanzaa’s principle of Ujamaa — cooperative economics — reflects a tradition of pooling resources, investing in community institutions, and understanding individual success as connected to collective well-being.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp via Reuters This follows a series of escalating reciprocal strikes over the weekend that threatened to unravel efforts to secure a permanent end to the war.
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French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
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In terms of refusal rate, Fairfax County trailed slightly behind all of the top non-cooperating jails in Los Angeles County combined, according to the detainer data.
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