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
The group’s vampire stories run deep, depicting the symbiotic relationship between the seven members and their loyal fandom, ENGENE.
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Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, the relationship between diner and club is symbiotic.
—Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Since then, says Carroll, Hollywood and the field of physics have had a kind of symbiotic relationship around wormholes.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, the relationship between diner and club is symbiotic.
—Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Since then, says Carroll, Hollywood and the field of physics have had a kind of symbiotic relationship around wormholes.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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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The new migration legislation would also enhance border control surveillance operations and strengthen cooperative efforts with European Union agencies, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The woman who was driving stayed at the scene and was cooperative, but the early investigation appeared to show that alcohol played a role in the crash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This frees me up to prioritize both myself and the friends who are reciprocal in their time, effort, and energy.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Later this year, United and JetBlue's elite frequent flyers will start receiving reciprocal loyalty benefits from both airlines, including priority boarding and preferred and extra legroom seating.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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