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 can boost overall productivity in most sectors.
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Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But hidden within the soil of these particular seed trays, a symbiotic relationship is forming that could produce the first carbon-negative source of protein grown on a commercial scale.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
There is Still Time to Save the Coral Reefs
Living in Vibrant Colors
Coral polyps form a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a kind of algae, that lives within them.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
But hidden within the soil of these particular seed trays, a symbiotic relationship is forming that could produce the first carbon-negative source of protein grown on a commercial scale.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
There is Still Time to Save the Coral Reefs
Living in Vibrant Colors
Coral polyps form a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a kind of algae, that lives within them.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
What sets Stone Island apart is that, although the relationship is symbiotic, the culture chooses the brand.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after agreeing to a mutual termination of his contract.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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And with respect to Latin America, Trump will remain myopically fixated on securitizing the U.S.-Mexico border, forgoing the opportunity to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, such as transnational crime and climate change.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: TBD Toxic Commando is a four-player, cooperative FPS similar in spirit to Left 4 Dead that pits you against intense monster hordes.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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The likelihood of Russia engaging with the U.S. on cooperative foreign policy or international rescue efforts seems slim, and the lack of sources or other evidence furthers suspicion.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The special relationship between belay partners is what elevates climbing from a myopic pursuit of personal excellence to a reciprocal experience.—
Lucie Hanes,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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Many CEOs worry about the potential of large-scale tariffs to trigger reciprocal trade wars and inflation, as well as the inflationary implications of immigration policy turbulence.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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