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
Its portrayal of identical twins who are polar opposites largely stands apart from the crowd, but like the others, Leaves of Grass taps into the seemingly symbiotic relationship identical twins possess.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
When structured thoughtfully, internships—especially in creative fields—create symbiotic relationships, offering new graduates and current college students alike real-world exposure while providing employers with fresh perspectives and potential future hires.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The nonprofit groups that manage these trails all depend, to varying degrees, on federal funds and symbiotic relationships with federal organizations such as the United States Forest Service and National Park Service.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Another example is the symbiotic relationship between Yiddish theaters on New York’s Lower East Side and Broadway productions in theaters further uptown.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
When structured thoughtfully, internships—especially in creative fields—create symbiotic relationships, offering new graduates and current college students alike real-world exposure while providing employers with fresh perspectives and potential future hires.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The nonprofit groups that manage these trails all depend, to varying degrees, on federal funds and symbiotic relationships with federal organizations such as the United States Forest Service and National Park Service.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Another example is the symbiotic relationship between Yiddish theaters on New York’s Lower East Side and Broadway productions in theaters further uptown.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, isn’t even pretending to be cooperative.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Historic West End Partners will open a 15,000-square-foot cooperative grocery store in partnership with Weaver Street Market, which has four stores in the Raleigh region.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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That bodes poorly for President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which experts warn will both raise prices and lead to an economic slowdown as other economies impose reciprocal tariffs on American exports.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
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What To Know The two sides had been negotiating on a new agreement amid Trump's pause on his reciprocal tariffs.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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