RECIPROCALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

reciprocally

adverb

Definition of reciprocally

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

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Both companies mutually decided a year ago not to renew the agreement.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Paul and Mortensen mutually accused each other of domestic violence multiple times before and after the video surfaced.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mutually

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The same circle of dealers also sold artworks to the Metropolitan Museum, where the New York District Attorney’s Office seized five antiquities valued collectively at more than $3 million in 2022; those included a gold sarcophagus.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Despite collectively making up about 95% of the universe's contents, dark matter and dark energy aren't visible to us.

— Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of collectively

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DyAnnah Butler’s promotion from diverse learning coordinator at the high school’s Washington campus to assistant principal at the district’s Alternative Optional Education Center (AOEC) was also unanimously approved by the board.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The plan presented by Election Administrator Clint Ludwig received pushback from members of the public, as well as O’Hare and county commissioners, who unanimously agreed that the cuts were too drastic.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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