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
Yet while Japonisme and chinoiserie were France and England’s interpretation of a visual style very different than their own, the design philosophy and cultural interests of Japan and Scandinavia have always been somewhat symbiotic.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
China and Tesla need each other The symbiotic relationship between Tesla and China almost can’t be overstated.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 Mar. 2025
In the same vein, the most valuable AI applications were those that enhanced human ability, creating a symbiotic relationship where each party's strengths complemented the other's limitations.
—Justin Tobin, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Their venom is called neurotoxin tetrodotoxin, or TTX, and is created by bacteria that live in a symbiotic relationship with the octopuses.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for symbiotic
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
China and Tesla need each other The symbiotic relationship between Tesla and China almost can’t be overstated.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 18 Mar. 2025
In the same vein, the most valuable AI applications were those that enhanced human ability, creating a symbiotic relationship where each party's strengths complemented the other's limitations.
—Justin Tobin, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Their venom is called neurotoxin tetrodotoxin, or TTX, and is created by bacteria that live in a symbiotic relationship with the octopuses.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbiotic
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While there has even been some talk of a military invasion, there are other ways America could gain control of the Arctic territory, such as free association, which is the ability to maintain self-government along with a voluntary and mutual partnership with a sovereign state.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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For example, Bloomberg has reported that the European Commission is drafting a term sheet for a potential agreement with the U.S. that would include reducing EU tariffs, encouraging mutual investment, and easing certain regulations and standards.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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That cooperative spirit made Illinois a transportation powerhouse, driving regional growth, attracting businesses and keeping the economy competitive.—
Seth Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps most alarmingly, Wynn-Williams claims that Zuckerberg attempted to conceal these cooperative efforts with the CCP from the U.S. Congress, raising serious questions about transparency and potential legal implications.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another 16 days would bring us to April 4, near President Trump’s April 2 deadline for instituting reciprocal tariffs.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Leading talent means recognizing that human behavior is social, reciprocal, and driven by trust.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Symbiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbiotic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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