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
The next phase of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' merged loyalty programs is here: members can now take advantage of a status match program to enjoy reciprocal perks and benefits.
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
This undoubtedly helped to grease the wheels for players moving between the two clubs — a relationship which proved to be reciprocal.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Input and feedback are reciprocal under this type of social contract, which means everybody improves their game.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
This undoubtedly helped to grease the wheels for players moving between the two clubs — a relationship which proved to be reciprocal.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Input and feedback are reciprocal under this type of social contract, which means everybody improves their game.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Most economists, however, say across-the-board tariffs of 10% to 20% will almost certainly prompt reciprocal measures by other countries, resulting in slower trade and economic activity and higher prices for businesses and consumers.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reciprocal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocal
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In addition to their longevity and performance track record, look for sponsors with diversified investment portfolios and complementary revenue streams that can stabilize cash flow during market cycles.Azure Erickson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Now that the Eras tour is well and truly wrapped and the Chiefs have a super-short break before play-offs, that means nights out in New York wearing complementary fits.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
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The traditional tools of resolution—open communication, mutual compromise, emotional honesty—often backfire when applied to high-conflict situations.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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My mother knew Rima el-Husseini, who now watches over the Palmyra Hotel, through a mutual friend, and offered to call her to book us a room.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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In Colombia, for example, according to supplementary data in the study, people drank an estimated 17 servings of sugary drinks each week – or over two 8-ounce glasses a day.Rachel Carlson, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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These 17 videos, which contain historical lessons about the island, complement the album and serve as supplementary reading.Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Reciprocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocal. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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