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
Their symbiotic relationships with other organisms also help other organisms thrive.
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Aishwarya Veerabahu, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Yet in other ways, his hiring followed a familiar pattern, reflecting the symbiotic relationships that have long defined the industry.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
The director’s philosophical approach to the project draws from observations of nature, particularly how rainforests sustain themselves through symbiotic relationships.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2025
The fungi make their homes in and around the roots of plants—with more than 80 percent of plants forming a symbiotic relationship to them, reports the New York Times’ Emily Anthes.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
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Aishwarya Veerabahu, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
Yet in other ways, his hiring followed a familiar pattern, reflecting the symbiotic relationships that have long defined the industry.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
The director’s philosophical approach to the project draws from observations of nature, particularly how rainforests sustain themselves through symbiotic relationships.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2025
The fungi make their homes in and around the roots of plants—with more than 80 percent of plants forming a symbiotic relationship to them, reports the New York Times’ Emily Anthes.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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When managed thoughtfully, this dynamic can foster a virtuous cycle, leading to mutual enhancement and elevating human potential and well-being.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The conference began in August 2017 as a way to invite open dialog among people of various faiths and foster mutual respect.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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These fish were stocked at 61 inland lakes and rivers and Lake Michigan. Lake sturgeon will come from a cooperative hatchery in Tower, Michigan, operated with Michigan State University.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In these same years, cooperative ownership structures were filtering into the much fancier end of the real-estate scene as well.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
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An additional 20% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products, which became effective Aug. 7, would chip away at Round House’s profits.—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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In fact, prices in several categories went down even after 10% across-the-board tariffs went into effect in April, with additional reciprocal tariffs levied thereafter.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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