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, this merger did not come without its challenges, including certain synergistic uncertainties.
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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
Part of that Northwestern decision, though, was a synergistic move to finally relieve DePaul of its Big East duties.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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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
Part of that Northwestern decision, though, was a synergistic move to finally relieve DePaul of its Big East duties.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
Adjective
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What seems to make Jennifer and Jim’s relationship work is its balance of normalcy and mutual respect.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The two bonded over their mutual love for Atlanta and its vibrant culture before Trae and Quavo faced off in a friendly yet competitive game of HORSE on the basketball court.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Nowhere was that clearer than in midfield, where the complementary attributes of Freddie Potts, Lucas Paqueta and Mateus Fernandes provided a well-balanced engine room.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That symbiotic relationship is at the heart of the Ashes and represents the relationship between the nations in microcosm — perhaps one of the reasons the rivalry is one of the fiercest in all sport.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Per the outlet, remoras feast on the whale's dead skin and sea lice in what is thought to be a symbiotic relationship.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But also, a village implies a loose, reciprocal network of people who want to help one another, not an employee who is obligated to work for an employer at certain times.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Totally mutual, totally reciprocal.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 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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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Because the speed of light in a vacuum is always constant, this definition is universal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Verify your disability rating and dependent status and review your education benefits under the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill programs.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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On estate planning, half of millionaires surveyed don’t use an estate lawyer, although their use is highly dependent on wealth levels.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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