reciprocally

adverb

Definition of reciprocallynext
as in mutually

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Recent Examples of reciprocally Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment. — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham). — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciprocally
  1. mutually
  2. collectively
  3. unanimously
Adverb
  • More recently, Off-White and creative director Ib Kamara mutually parted ways in August.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutually
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  • The hearing began with the three-judge panel collectively questioning the government's attorney, Eric McArthur.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When the pre-sale opened this week for the band’s reunion tour, the Powderfinger camp was collectively gobsmacked.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • The Fed unanimously voted to raise rates after its most recent meeting in September.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal would retain the requirement that the remaining supervisors unanimously agree on an appointment.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unanimously

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