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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Chesterton Fire provided mutual aid to the house, which is on the border of Chesterton, said Deputy Fire Chief Brandon Smith.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, restoring a culture grounded in professionalism, transparency, and mutual respect is essential for enhancing the safety of staff and individuals in custody.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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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In addition to tables and seating, look for complementary pieces like umbrellas, weighted bases, side tables, plant stands, and potting benches.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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For example, purple and yellow are frequently used in a complementary, contrasting color scheme.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Interestingly, one of Mather’s colleagues at URI, disease ecologist Janelle Couret, has looked at how Lyme bacteria may actually help ticks withstand the heat, a type of symbiotic relationship that she’s seen in insects.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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Noah Whiteman, a professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, hailed the paper for demystifying a symbiotic relationship that has captivated scientists.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Later this year, United and JetBlue's elite frequent flyers will start receiving reciprocal loyalty benefits from both airlines, including priority boarding and preferred and extra legroom seating.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 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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The language of numbers is universal like that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The universal furnace serves as a multifunctional tool for salt synthesis, electrochemical measurements, and corrosion studies.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That means advocating for policies that expand opportunity—supporting job creation, workforce training, homeownership, and small businesses—while opposing ideas that keep people dependent or stagnant.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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As has now been thoroughly documented, these women worked with Epstein expecting modeling or business opportunities that in many cases never materialized, and would often become dependent on him for a visa, housing, or money.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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