as in complementary
related to each other in such a way that one completes the other
the two nations agreed to give reciprocal work rights to each other's citizens, thus facilitating the daily border crossings of workers from both countries
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Recent Examples of reciprocal
Teach that mentoring is reciprocal.
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Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization lacks jurisdiction over quarter horses, such as Js on Fire, or other racing breeds, which are instead regulated by state commissions that operate under reciprocal enforcement agreements but do not uniformly adopt testing thresholds or methods.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump’s threat is likely to prompt a reciprocal response from Europe.
—Richard Hall, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
This is a moment to set intentions around relationships that feel supportive, reciprocal, and future-focused.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
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Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
The organization lacks jurisdiction over quarter horses, such as Js on Fire, or other racing breeds, which are instead regulated by state commissions that operate under reciprocal enforcement agreements but do not uniformly adopt testing thresholds or methods.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump’s threat is likely to prompt a reciprocal response from Europe.
—Richard Hall, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
This is a moment to set intentions around relationships that feel supportive, reciprocal, and future-focused.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reciprocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
Adjective
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The building would also house complementary retail tenants, limited assembly uses, and a small food and beverage component.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dreher’s excitement about the pilgrims turned out to be mutual.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Police Department officials announced on Friday that officer Blayne Newton has resigned from the department through a mutual separation agreement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite these challenges, petalite is emerging as a promising supplementary resource to help diversify lithium supply chains and support long-term energy transition goals.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers have set up potential supplementary funding from a car rental fee and oil and gas companies.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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