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
Its portrayal of identical twins who are polar opposites largely stands apart from the crowd, but like the others, Leaves of Grass taps into the seemingly symbiotic relationship identical twins possess.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
When structured thoughtfully, internships—especially in creative fields—create symbiotic relationships, offering new graduates and current college students alike real-world exposure while providing employers with fresh perspectives and potential future hires.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The nonprofit groups that manage these trails all depend, to varying degrees, on federal funds and symbiotic relationships with federal organizations such as the United States Forest Service and National Park Service.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Another example is the symbiotic relationship between Yiddish theaters on New York’s Lower East Side and Broadway productions in theaters further uptown.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
When structured thoughtfully, internships—especially in creative fields—create symbiotic relationships, offering new graduates and current college students alike real-world exposure while providing employers with fresh perspectives and potential future hires.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The nonprofit groups that manage these trails all depend, to varying degrees, on federal funds and symbiotic relationships with federal organizations such as the United States Forest Service and National Park Service.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
Another example is the symbiotic relationship between Yiddish theaters on New York’s Lower East Side and Broadway productions in theaters further uptown.
—James Deutsch, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
Adjective
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Both countries have tried to rewrite the rules of their mutual coexistence under the nuclear shadow.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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