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
The two companies have a symbiotic relationship, according to Williams.
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Mitch Mitchell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The actress says that Geller's care for her own business and for the actress' cancer organization are what makes their working relationship so symbiotic.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 May 2025
The two are created to be symbiotic, with the dresses designed to complement the client’s jewels — Chopard and otherwise.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Mitch Mitchell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The actress says that Geller's care for her own business and for the actress' cancer organization are what makes their working relationship so symbiotic.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 May 2025
The two are created to be symbiotic, with the dresses designed to complement the client’s jewels — Chopard and otherwise.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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Some observers argue that each side is responding to the other’s rhetoric, and the escalation represents a game of mutual deterrence.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Only mutual matches will get the chance to sneak away.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cooperative and courteous to counteract any tension around you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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At this point, the main takeaway is that a league that has a long history of acrimonious labor relations with its players is in a more cooperative place — something Bettman has been trumpeting ever since Walsh took the reins at the players’ association just over two years ago.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The dollar is coming off its worst first half of a year in over 50 years , and has fallen more than 6% since April 2 when the President announced ‘reciprocal tariffs’.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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But the new direction, in which a three-month visa will only allow for a single entry, is part of a wider review of the US’s policy on issuing reciprocal non-immigrant visas, the State Department said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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