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
Along with Nourish Up, a local nonprofit that delivers food to people in need, the three organizations have formed a symbiotic relationship, Hardison said.
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
OpenAI’s partnership with AMD, while not similarly circular, is symbiotic—OpenAI has an option to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
This move reinforces the historical, symbiotic relationship between music and fashion as cultural categories.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Aerial detection using drones Lichens are complex life forms resulting from a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
OpenAI’s partnership with AMD, while not similarly circular, is symbiotic—OpenAI has an option to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
This move reinforces the historical, symbiotic relationship between music and fashion as cultural categories.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Aerial detection using drones Lichens are complex life forms resulting from a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds Because kids at this age are usually entering school and making friends outside of the house, the best gifts for 5-year-olds tend to encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Build cooperative production facilities with standard quality assurance, pattern-making, and finishing.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But also, a village implies a loose, reciprocal network of people who want to help one another, not an employee who is obligated to work for an employer at certain times.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Totally mutual, totally reciprocal.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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