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
The production workforce is synergistic with the labor pool already in Las Vegas because of the construction, trade show and entertainment sectors.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Smokers are at an even greater risk when exposed to high radon levels, as the effects of radon and smoking are synergistic.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
While individual contributions are important, the synergistic power of teamwork can unlock new possibilities and help groups and organizations achieve far more than any single person could on their own.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The potential for a synergistic effect becomes evident with advances aimed at reducing immune responses.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Smokers are at an even greater risk when exposed to high radon levels, as the effects of radon and smoking are synergistic.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
While individual contributions are important, the synergistic power of teamwork can unlock new possibilities and help groups and organizations achieve far more than any single person could on their own.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The potential for a synergistic effect becomes evident with advances aimed at reducing immune responses.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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Cooperation between our governments requires clear understandings on issues of mutual interest, as has been done.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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Actors Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux first met in 2022, when their mutual friend, actor Louisa Jacobson, introduced them at a private party at the Lower Manhattan bar The Nines.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 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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Expand your offerings by adding complementary products, services, or digital options.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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It would be believed that Hunt and Pacheco will compete for the starting role, but both served as complementary rotational pieces in 2024.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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China and Tesla need each other The symbiotic relationship between Tesla and China almost can’t be overstated.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the same vein, the most valuable AI applications were those that enhanced human ability, creating a symbiotic relationship where each party's strengths complemented the other's limitations.—
Justin Tobin,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Another 16 days would bring us to April 4, near President Trump’s April 2 deadline for instituting reciprocal tariffs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Leading talent means recognizing that human behavior is social, reciprocal, and driven by trust.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Strickler explained that these panels are conservative about adopting change, but that the whole country is now moving in the direction of universal DPYD testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The production weaves together four Sichuan tales spanning thousands of years, connected through the universal language of food and feasting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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But the potential success of any show is dependent on standing on its own, which may require a great deal of patience from NBC.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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StubHub’s business is therefore very dependent on demand.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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