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
However, most research on the synergistic effects of L-theanine and magnesium has been done on animals.
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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
Together, these form a portfolio lifestyle—synergistic ventures that reinforce each other while giving Patel more freedom.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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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
Together, these form a portfolio lifestyle—synergistic ventures that reinforce each other while giving Patel more freedom.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
Adjective
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The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and mutual option for the 2028 season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bookstore’s nonprofit focuses on education and literacy, mutual aid and building community.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 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
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In portfolios, gold typically serves as the anchor while silver plays a complementary role that can amplify returns during rallies.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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For fall, Deke is expanding beyond shorts into pants that will offer the same construction and materials, along with an assortment of complementary tops.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The group’s vampire stories run deep, depicting the symbiotic relationship between the seven members and their loyal fandom, ENGENE.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, the relationship between diner and club is symbiotic.—
Ron Faiola,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But no one was prepared for the kind of reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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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This launch represents a significant step toward turning robots into universal, upgradable machines capable of performing diverse tasks in homes and workplaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others, including prohibitions on universal vote-by-mail and ranked choice voting -- two voting methods that have proved popular in some states -- would happen immediately.—
LISA MASCARO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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