as in mutual
having a greater effect or benefit than any of its components considered individually
The combination of these two drugs is synergistic, so they should be used together only with extreme caution.
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Recent Examples of synergistic
Having a synergistic retail-landlord relationship is a crucial, though often overlooked, strategy.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
However, most research on the synergistic effects of L-theanine and magnesium has been done on animals.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
However, this merger did not come without its challenges, including certain synergistic uncertainties.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Good or synergistic all the time.
—Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
However, most research on the synergistic effects of L-theanine and magnesium has been done on animals.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
However, this merger did not come without its challenges, including certain synergistic uncertainties.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Good or synergistic all the time.
—Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
Adjective
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Dixon Gálvez-Searle is a founding member of The Southwest Collective, which focuses on mutual aid, small-business support, environmental justice and safe streets advocacy on Chicago’s Southwest Side.—
Juan Sebastian Arias,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Connection flourishes in every season of life when expectations are realistic and commitment is mutual.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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The company is in an inherently difficult strategic position due to Uber’s dominance — while Lyft is only in the US and Canada, Uber is diversified across most global markets and has expanded into other synergetic areas like food and alcohol delivery.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This time, the Atlanta rapper took pen skills and synergetic spirit to co-write the Red Clay short film with Omar Epps.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Most planes already have the complementary ADS-B Out systems that broadcast their locations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These investments – often referred to as intangible capital – tend to get unlocked a few years after a technology comes onto the scene, once complementary investments have been made.—
Christos Makridis,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Not so fast The relationship between carmakers and weapons manufacturing has always been symbiotic.—
Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
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The wild mushrooms enjoy a symbiotic relationship with deadwood.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told Iranian state outlet Mehr that if the naval blockade continues, Iran will take reciprocal action.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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What are my reciprocal obligations to them?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.—
Rob Mahoney,
SI.com,
19 Oct. 2017
Adjective
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Absorptive, addictive, violent (and by then near-universal, with televisions flickering in ninety-five per cent of American homes), TV was officially a bad mom.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, matching lounge sets are the perfect solution to this universal dilemma, and right now, Amazon just marked down fresh styles for spring—with savings up to 37 percent off.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The camp is entirely dependent on aid, disrupted after cuts by USAID last year and again by fighting between Syrian and Kurdish forces this February.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bosch went on to emphasize that the impact the Miss Universe crown could have was dependent on the person wearing it.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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