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
But the bond between the president and the network is thoroughly symbiotic, and as such thoroughly stable.
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
The symbiotic relationship between the bacteria and yeasts help ferment the milk and turn it into a probiotic drink.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The symbiotic relationship with their home anemone is another reason why clownfish are so fascinating, said Versteeg.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
While studies have found that bed bugs have been on Earth since the dinosaurs, the estimated 90 species of the arthropods shared a fairly stable symbiotic relationship with their hosts – until human ancestors began forming societies and living in close proximity.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
The symbiotic relationship between the bacteria and yeasts help ferment the milk and turn it into a probiotic drink.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 22 May 2025
The symbiotic relationship with their home anemone is another reason why clownfish are so fascinating, said Versteeg.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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Is mutual loathing the natural state of affairs between reporters and a mayor?—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk have two different dreams for the future President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have been able to join forces over their mutual stances on certain conservative points and a hatred of bureaucracy, but their White House tag team was short-lived.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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One of just two units in the building, cooperative fees run roughly $4,000 per month.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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Chinese President Xi Jinping also sent a congratulatory message to Lee, saying that Beijing is willing to work with Seoul to advance their cooperative partnership for the benefit of the countries’ peoples, according to state broadcaster CCTV.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Trump's reciprocal tariffs, meanwhile, have been brought down to a baseline 10-percent for 90 days as of April 9.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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On April 9, President Trump paused the implementation of reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, though a baseline 10% tariff is still in place for all goods coming into the US.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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