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
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.
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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
The synergistic tag-team elements, tight defensive abilities, and aerial combat mechanics give it a thrilling Devil May Cry-like flair.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
The company also positioned Universal Kids as a synergistic home for DreamWorks Animation programming after Comcast acquired DWA in 2016.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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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
The synergistic tag-team elements, tight defensive abilities, and aerial combat mechanics give it a thrilling Devil May Cry-like flair.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
The company also positioned Universal Kids as a synergistic home for DreamWorks Animation programming after Comcast acquired DWA in 2016.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for synergistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synergistic
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Four years before Hayley Sullivan and Deven Marrero would form their own wedding party together, the pair met while serving the role of bridesmaid and groomsman respectively at a mutual friend’s New Year’s Eve wedding in 2021.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the six weeks since the suits were filed, the two sides have waged a battle in public and in court over a range of issues, including the professional rules governing out-of-court statements, the proper scope of subpoenas, and now the protective order that will govern mutual discovery.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Feb. 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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Having complementary driving styles will inevitably be helpful.—
Madeline Coleman,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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That hasn’t been the case, however, and complementary subscriptions—for season-ticket holders and T-Mobile customers, among others—represent a large chunk of MLS Season Pass’ two million users.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Collins and Cohen had a symbiotic artistic friendship.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the ensuing years, his companies have developed a symbiotic relationship with federal programs, turning him into more of a vampire.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports from foreign countries with sweeping reciprocal tariffs could nearly double U.S. inflation if fully imposed, a study said, intensifying a recent resurgence in consumer price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Hours before meeting, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all countries, including India.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
14 Feb. 2025
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The comparison here is again restricted to the iPhone, with the natural advantages of an Apple modem designed for one single phone rather than Qualcomm’s universal modem with its extra compatibility on a per-manufacturer basis.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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That resolution identified reading as the district’s top priority, and directed the district’s superintendent to develop a plan to move toward universal grade-level reading.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
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The smoothness of that process is, naturally, somewhat dependent on the quality of video, which can vary by arena and league.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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New trade relationships that are less dependent on the U.S. market may emerge, too.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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