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
The Mediterranean pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated supplements don’t replicate.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
That eating pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated pills can’t replicate.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
The combination of avocado and mango may have a synergistic effect, leading to better cardiovascular health than eating either food alone.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
Florie’s synergistic approach relies on the expansive testing offered by Western medicine while taking patients’ qualitative symptoms into account.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
That eating pattern delivers omega-3s, polyphenols, B vitamins and antioxidants from whole food sources alongside fiber and synergistic compounds that isolated pills can’t replicate.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
The combination of avocado and mango may have a synergistic effect, leading to better cardiovascular health than eating either food alone.
—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
Florie’s synergistic approach relies on the expansive testing offered by Western medicine while taking patients’ qualitative symptoms into account.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for synergistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The two champs bonded in part over mutual cancer diagnoses.
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Eliadis calls them complementary.
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Her thesis is that digital and physical are not competing channels but complementary ones, with in-person experience driving consideration that eventually converts online.
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Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
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Wilson described a symbiotic relationship between his individual growth and that of his new team.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp via Reuters This follows a series of escalating reciprocal strikes over the weekend that threatened to unravel efforts to secure a permanent end to the war.
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French officials condemned the move as hostile and unfounded, while urging citizens in the West African nation to exercise heightened vigilance as reciprocal measures are considered.
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This seat cover is considered universal and compatible with most cars, crossovers, and trucks—just be sure to measure the seat dimensions to determine if the fit is correct.
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Legislative reforms are under review to balance new technologies like satellite internet with existing providers, ensuring universal access.
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This is dependent on the base model specifications absorbing the pressure from the supply chain to maintain an acceptable margin.
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While other platforms looked at diversifying their revenue through subscriptions, Pinterest remains entirely dependent on ad revenue.
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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