as in harmony
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a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other; a reciprocal arrangement or relationship
The proposal calls for reciprocity in trade relations.
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Recent Examples of reciprocity
With a reciprocity provision, property rights could support economic development as commercial companies around the world begin to look to outer space as the next big area of economic growth.
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Wayne N White Jr, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
That can be accomplished by removing yourself from situations that lack reciprocity and placing yourself in environments that are more well-connected and intentional.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The post-Depression, and especially the post-World War II period, became an era of reciprocity, Irwin said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
This idea of reciprocity and variety in a school is so fascinating.
—Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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Wayne N White Jr, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
That can be accomplished by removing yourself from situations that lack reciprocity and placing yourself in environments that are more well-connected and intentional.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The post-Depression, and especially the post-World War II period, became an era of reciprocity, Irwin said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
This idea of reciprocity and variety in a school is so fascinating.
—Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocity
Noun
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Natural materials like wood, clay, and stone are used throughout, and the architecture is often built in harmony with nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the photographer now advocates for living and working intentionally, in harmony with one's body and emotions, while rejecting the societal norm that defines success through visibility and achievement.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Subscribe Trump, who has also rekindled relations with an isolated Kremlin and broached potential peace talks, last week accused Zelenskyy of being unprepared to discuss an end to the war.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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And with battlefield decision-making now limited, Ukraine’s military strategists will increasingly look toward the least worst option to hold the line until a lasting peace is negotiated.—
Benjamin Jensen,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even more unity, even more willingness to cooperate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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That was back when gestures of bipartisanship and appeals to national unity were still in the mix on the night the president comes before Congress to hold forth on the state of the union.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet mutual aid/mutualism never seems to get as much attention as conflict/competition does.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
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And mutualism, as symbiotic cooperation is called in biology, is vital to life itself.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Afraid to go out Image The special symbiosis of the Hamptons is on display every morning and evening, when long lines of pickup trucks clog Montauk Highway, shuttling Latino workers between job sites and homes in less expensive areas.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the symbiosis between the Heritage Foundation and the GOP has been particularly notable since Trump gained more influence in the party.—
Zachary Albert,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Reciprocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciprocity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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