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
Part of that Northwestern decision, though, was a synergistic move to finally relieve DePaul of its Big East duties.
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Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Because of this synergistic relationship, researchers have studied whether taking vitamin E and selenium together offers extra health benefits.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
So, not only was ayahuasca powered by DMT, but was also, as William Burroughs had speculated, a true pharmacological technology, exploiting the synergistic interaction between the constituent harmala and tryptamine alkaloids.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The earth in this context is Gaia, a complex and synergistic being, and the present era in which Gaia is intruding upon human activity should be called the Chthulucene, not the Anthropocene.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Because of this synergistic relationship, researchers have studied whether taking vitamin E and selenium together offers extra health benefits.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
So, not only was ayahuasca powered by DMT, but was also, as William Burroughs had speculated, a true pharmacological technology, exploiting the synergistic interaction between the constituent harmala and tryptamine alkaloids.
—Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The earth in this context is Gaia, a complex and synergistic being, and the present era in which Gaia is intruding upon human activity should be called the Chthulucene, not the Anthropocene.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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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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The stores will also offer complementary brands including Chimi Eyewear, Yniq Eyewear, Uyn, Hestra Gloves and Astis Handwear.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cassell recommends lining the perimeter of your room with a contrasting tile (think penny tiles in a complementary shade) to add a touch of personality while still keeping with a classic aesthetic.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Soft corals are in a symbiotic relationship with algae.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship has become symbiotic, and their lives intertwined with the cemetery where both live in employee housing.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, Nike said on the earnings call that reciprocal tariff rates have increased for certain countries since its last earnings call in late June.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, this is an opportunity to cultivate relationships that are truly reciprocal.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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The work of keeping a stout, synergic defense never really stops.—
Rob Mahoney,
SI.com,
19 Oct. 2017
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During his 2020 Presidential campaign, Yang advocated for a universal basic income of a thousand dollars per month, an idea that won endorsements from Nicolas Cage and Elon Musk.—
Charlotte Goddu,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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WellSpace Health, which operates the universal service in the capital region, can also be reached at 916-368-3111 or by texting HOPE to 916-668-4226.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fiscal responsibility for quality transportation was complicated and often dependent on public funding.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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