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
Adjective
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Since his return to office, Bowser has attempted to evade conflict with Trump and met with him to discuss their mutual need for federal employees to return to their offices full-time.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Every tribute exuded the kind of mutual appreciation and platonic love that colors Bloom, Bernarr’s third studio album.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 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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At checkout, customers are presented with relevant accessories and complementary items that align with their specific cycling interests.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fletcher has been a key complementary running back in his first two seasons.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This process may contribute to the symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota and their human host.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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This symbiotic relationship actually lives within an organism quite close to home: the human body.—
Jeff Kim,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump has floated reciprocal tariffs on America’s trading partners and 25% duties on Mexico and Canada as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs for Canada and Mexico, at 25%, are delayed until March 4, and reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect April 2.—
Lauren Floyd,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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For children too young to qualify for the city’s universal pre-K programs, parents can shell out $24,000 each year on the private centers, according to Department of Labor data.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Music, a universal connector, drives engagement through group activities, cutting through the resistance common among high achievers wary of conventional therapy.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bloys was clear, however, that WBD wasn’t entirely dependent on Rowling for the project.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Synergistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synergistic. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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