as in harmony
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a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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Recent Examples of reciprocity
To build a space with our own rules of reciprocity, care, and enthusiasm.
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
However, SpaceX is urging the FCC to dial up the pressure by codifying the reciprocity threat into actual policy.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
That reciprocity remains very much an unfinished project.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
More information can be found on driver privilege reciprocity on the Texas DPS site.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
However, SpaceX is urging the FCC to dial up the pressure by codifying the reciprocity threat into actual policy.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
That reciprocity remains very much an unfinished project.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
More information can be found on driver privilege reciprocity on the Texas DPS site.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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The administration is working with Tehran on crafting a memorandum of understanding outlining the principles of the peace plan.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Eurozone bond yields fell on Monday as progress on peace talks over the weekend eased traders’ concerns over inflation and reduced expectations of central bank rate hikes.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The group makes the mile-and-a-half walk to the Arab American Museum, carrying both Lebanese and American flags in a show of unity.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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All kinds of people forged unity out of noble ideals (community, sovereignty, freedom) and also out of less noble ones (racial and other exclusions and fierce anti-British sentiments).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The arrangement has traditionally been described as either commensalism (where the remora benefits while the host is unaffected) or mutualism (where both animals gain something from the relationship), but one thing is for certains: the perks for the remora are obvious.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2026
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Symbiotic mutualism emerges out of ecological thinking, out of that systems thinking, instead of classification thinking, which is a more flawed model.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
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By asking for constructive alternatives and protecting discussion stages, leaders can foster genuine collaboration, ensuring disagreement leads to progress rather than just status-seeking.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The state should help districts use materials that work, strengthen coaching and teacher collaboration, and respond earlier when students are struggling.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The modern environment is better described as a new symbiosis in which established corporations collaborate with start-ups to create deep ecosystems that foster innovation.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Functional collaboration of this kind in areas so central to future planning would put the US military once again in direct symbiosis with Ukraine’s, quietly bypassing the political headwinds higher up.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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