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
As authorities try to track and capture the extra-terrestrial interloper, the newfound friends form a symbiotic connection, with their well-being hinged on each other.
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Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But that symbiotic relationship is being tested as the lion population grows.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Fifteen years of separation led them to grow even further apart, though, and a once-symbiotic relationship has evolved into something considerably more prickly.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The symbiotic relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is once again in flux.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Scott Huver, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
But that symbiotic relationship is being tested as the lion population grows.
—Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Fifteen years of separation led them to grow even further apart, though, and a once-symbiotic relationship has evolved into something considerably more prickly.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The symbiotic relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is once again in flux.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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The Jewish state is built on values of mutual responsibility and unity.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The governor said while Robinson was not cooperative, investigators had spoken with his family and his live-in partner, who Cox described as transitioning from male to female.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The internship program is particularly meaningful to me because that’s how I got introduced to the cooperative world.—
David A. Naylor,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Essentially, this was a reciprocal relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her goal with Old Girls Club is to provide a space for women to engage in that kind of informal, reciprocal networking.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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