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
This symbiotic relationship can be achieved by providing the workforce with a meaningful employee experience.
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Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The automaker says the focus is always on the driver's needs in a way that is smart, symbiotic, and safe.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The lifelong cinephile enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood, becoming a global sensation practically overnight with 1980’s American Gigolo, in which a shirtless Richard Gere rifles through a beguiling array of Armani suits.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The relationship between the two entities is designed to be symbiotic, with the hospital providing Meharry residents on-the-job training with patients and some Meharry staff working at the hospital to treat and to train.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
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Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The automaker says the focus is always on the driver's needs in a way that is smart, symbiotic, and safe.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The lifelong cinephile enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood, becoming a global sensation practically overnight with 1980’s American Gigolo, in which a shirtless Richard Gere rifles through a beguiling array of Armani suits.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The relationship between the two entities is designed to be symbiotic, with the hospital providing Meharry residents on-the-job training with patients and some Meharry staff working at the hospital to treat and to train.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The set effectively engaged our little testers in creative, physical, and cooperative play.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The project is a continuation of the team’s cooperative filmmaking model, emulating Lugacy’s previous feature film, the Independent Spirit Award nominated This Is Not A War Story which was acquired by Warner OneFifty for HBO Max.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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PwC’s 2025 Holiday Outlook survey projected a 7 percent to 10 percent decline in year-over-year shoe purchases, but that was based on a study that was conducted in June when there was more uncertainty over reciprocal tariffs.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The reciprocal tariffs also helped leverage a series of trade deals.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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