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
With more happy returns expected from the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, NBCUniversal may need to develop some new muscles in order to maintain the synergistic mojo.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
That one is headed to Max and will star Renee Zellweger, so no synergistic team-ups there.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
Involving indigenous communities in solutions to these health problems arising from climate change is a synergistic process.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
This approach creates a synergistic environment driving continuous innovation and improvement.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
That one is headed to Max and will star Renee Zellweger, so no synergistic team-ups there.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
Involving indigenous communities in solutions to these health problems arising from climate change is a synergistic process.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
This approach creates a synergistic environment driving continuous innovation and improvement.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for synergistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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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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The on-ball creation from LaVine, and the heliocentric offense being built around Jokic, would be a beautiful synergetic match from an on-court standpoint.Evan Sidery, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the case of a harp, all 36 strings are vibrating at the same time and producing this synergetic tonal event.Sean Illing, Vox, 11 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles For the occasion, Good gave wintertime dressing a sensual spin, opting for a coordinated look and complementary jacket.Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dash the chipotle-mustard sauce on turkey or use a sprinkle along with regular sauce on the complementary bread for a brisket sandwich.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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This process challenges traditional literary narratives that position motherhood and creativity as antagonistic forces, suggesting instead a symbiotic relationship where each feeds and changes the other.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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In this region, the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider is a testament to centuries-old tradition and mastery.Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Autistic spectrum disorders are often characterized by difficulties with social communication, reciprocal social interaction, and understanding others’ intentions and mental states more generally.Trystan Loustau and Liane Young, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Start a reciprocal coaching practice with a peer or friend to get feedback on your communication skills.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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While the exact number of hours may differ for each individual, the benefits of prioritizing quality sleep are universal.Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Eligibility for those school choice programs is universal in a dozen states.Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cs are dependent on budget, numbers and availability.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Officials stressed that future policy moves will be dependent on how the data unfolds and are not on a set schedule.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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