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
The two companies have a symbiotic relationship, according to Williams.
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Mitch Mitchell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The actress says that Geller's care for her own business and for the actress' cancer organization are what makes their working relationship so symbiotic.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 May 2025
The two are created to be symbiotic, with the dresses designed to complement the client’s jewels — Chopard and otherwise.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Mitch Mitchell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The actress says that Geller's care for her own business and for the actress' cancer organization are what makes their working relationship so symbiotic.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 May 2025
The two are created to be symbiotic, with the dresses designed to complement the client’s jewels — Chopard and otherwise.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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Include clauses that prohibit reverse engineering, require mutual notice periods and ensure a 6 to 12 month runoff period if the partnership ends—giving teams time to pivot without disruption. 3.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Coupled with the Two of Wands, this inspiring collaboration will bring mutual growth to you and the other person or party involved.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cooperative and courteous to counteract any tension around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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OpenAI’s models, by contrast, were highly cooperative, which wound up being catastrophic for them against more hostile opponents.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The dollar is coming off its worst first half of a year in over 50 years , and has fallen more than 6% since April 2 when the President announced ‘reciprocal tariffs’.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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But the new direction, in which a three-month visa will only allow for a single entry, is part of a wider review of the US’s policy on issuing reciprocal non-immigrant visas, the State Department said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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