1. people or things that work together to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
2. muscles that work together with other muscles to produce movement
Usage: anatomy
3. drugs or chemicals that enhance the effect of other substances when used together
Usage: medicine; pharmacology

Examples

• The research team acted as synergists, combining their expertise to solve the complex problem.
• In business, successful synergists can create value that exceeds what each company could achieve alone.
• The biceps and brachialis are synergists in elbow flexion.
• Physical therapists study how synergists work together during rehabilitation exercises.
• These two medications are synergists that work better when prescribed together.
• The caffeine and aspirin act as synergists to provide more effective pain relief.
• Environmental synergists can amplify the harmful effects of pollution.