variants also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic The epic science fiction film follows a lone astronaut named Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) into deep space on a mission to save the earth from an alien, parasitic micro-organism. —
Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026 When paired with blueberries, thyme can help lure parasitic wasps that naturally control pests. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans. —Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Big Oil makes money, and so do the parasitic politicians that the industry supports. —Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parasitic
Steve Appleford, SPIN, 1 Apr. 2026 When paired with blueberries, thyme can help lure parasitic wasps that naturally control pests. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans. —Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Big Oil makes money, and so do the parasitic politicians that the industry supports. —Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parasitic
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Not so fast The relationship between carmakers and weapons manufacturing has always been symbiotic.— Sam Meredith,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
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The wild mushrooms enjoy a symbiotic relationship with deadwood.— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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The camp is entirely dependent on aid, disrupted after cuts by USAID last year and again by fighting between Syrian and Kurdish forces this February.— Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
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Bosch went on to emphasize that the impact the Miss Universe crown could have was dependent on the person wearing it.— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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