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 between online and offline worlds has positioned YouTube not just as a content platform, but as the primary arena where global culture is being shaped and shared.
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
Accepting the award, Villeneuve took the opportunity to reflect on the symbiotic relationship that filmmakers have with critics.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The council has a symbiotic relationship with county tourism, Strosnider said, as improving the quality of life in Carroll will attract more residents, which will result in more funds for the arts council.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The American mall and Spencer’s: A symbiotic relationship In 1982, decorated CBS News reporter Charles Kuralt rode an escalator to the top level of a Midwestern shopping center.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
Accepting the award, Villeneuve took the opportunity to reflect on the symbiotic relationship that filmmakers have with critics.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
The council has a symbiotic relationship with county tourism, Strosnider said, as improving the quality of life in Carroll will attract more residents, which will result in more funds for the arts council.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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Advertisement North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unwavering support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor under a mutual defense pact.Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Singing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s original songs — competent if not necessarily enduring — Mufasa (now voiced by Pierre) and Taka (Harrison Jr.) demonstrate a mutual respect for and commitment to one another.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Research shows that cooperative individuals are seen as approachable, trustworthy and emotionally intelligent.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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What would be possible if humans looked to nature for more sustainable solutions that are cooperative rather than exploitative?Longreads, Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
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This undoubtedly helped to grease the wheels for players moving between the two clubs — a relationship which proved to be reciprocal.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Input and feedback are reciprocal under this type of social contract, which means everybody improves their game.John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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