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Recent Examples of mutualism
Yet mutual aid/mutualism never seems to get as much attention as conflict/competition does.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
And mutualism, as symbiotic cooperation is called in biology, is vital to life itself.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
In a display of mutualism underwater, the crustaceans in return clean the sponges and even breed inside them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In the biological sense, this is about mutualism over predation—creating value for others so your presence becomes non-negotiable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
And mutualism, as symbiotic cooperation is called in biology, is vital to life itself.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
In a display of mutualism underwater, the crustaceans in return clean the sponges and even breed inside them.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
In the biological sense, this is about mutualism over predation—creating value for others so your presence becomes non-negotiable.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutualism
Noun
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Elysia chlorotica is a bewitching example of symbiosis.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Matthew Ballinger of Mississippi State University studies the interactions between hosts and wasps and their microbial symbiosis.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 July 2025
Noun
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President Lula has pledged retaliation under Brazil's reciprocity law and reaffirmed the independence of the country's judicial system.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Lula said Wednesday evening that Brazil will respond to Trump's 50% tariff with reciprocity.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Mutualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutualism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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