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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The agreement lasts for three years but could be cut short or extended depending on whether the parties mutually determine the city and Police Department have reached compliance.

— Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Though their journeys have each been unique, one conviction that they mutually are committed to is a desire to do justice to the craft and the responsibility held by women who dedicate their lives to their pen.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of mutually

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The bugs, collectively called PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to execute code and read memory that could contain sensitive information, like passwords.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Wikis—or modular, collectively edited websites—preceded Wikipedia.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of collectively

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After an extensive review, which included training on state law, reading the book and discussing its merits, the committee decided unanimously to keep the book in Harford County high schools.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
In June, the City Council unanimously approved an immigration action plan restricting the use of city property for civil immigration enforcement.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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