as in mutual
characterized by a cooperative or interdependent relationship
The neighbors have a symbiotic relationship, each helping the other out as they are able.
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Recent Examples of symbiotic
This symbiotic relationship can boost overall productivity in most sectors.
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Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But hidden within the soil of these particular seed trays, a symbiotic relationship is forming that could produce the first carbon-negative source of protein grown on a commercial scale.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
There is Still Time to Save the Coral Reefs
Living in Vibrant Colors
Coral polyps form a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a kind of algae, that lives within them.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But hidden within the soil of these particular seed trays, a symbiotic relationship is forming that could produce the first carbon-negative source of protein grown on a commercial scale.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
There is Still Time to Save the Coral Reefs
Living in Vibrant Colors
Coral polyps form a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a kind of algae, that lives within them.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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The two battled for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination in a duel that began with policy differences and descended into mutual personal ridicule.—
Michael Crowley,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Open arms By Saturday, the mutual aid hub and surrounding street corners within the Altadena evac zone were transformed once more.—
Mel Buer,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: TBD Toxic Commando is a four-player, cooperative FPS similar in spirit to Left 4 Dead that pits you against intense monster hordes.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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The likelihood of Russia engaging with the U.S. on cooperative foreign policy or international rescue efforts seems slim, and the lack of sources or other evidence furthers suspicion.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The special relationship between belay partners is what elevates climbing from a myopic pursuit of personal excellence to a reciprocal experience.—
Lucie Hanes,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many CEOs worry about the potential of large-scale tariffs to trigger reciprocal trade wars and inflation, as well as the inflationary implications of immigration policy turbulence.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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