as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
every film is a mutual effort by the director, writer, actors, and a host of others
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Recent Examples of mutual
As the voice behind @thetireddad, his Instagram account with around 1 million followers, Gustin has built a movement founded on relatable honesty and mutual encouragement.
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Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026
Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The city’s Centennial Olympic Park has become an international melting pot of fans, all sharing a mutual passion for the Beautiful Game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Despite the mutual interest, neither made a move.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Christian Dashiell Published, Parents, 18 June 2026
Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The city’s Centennial Olympic Park has become an international melting pot of fans, all sharing a mutual passion for the Beautiful Game.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Despite the mutual interest, neither made a move.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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African teams have drawn arguably the toughest assignments in match day 1, with Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Belgium also on their collective fight card.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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City managers and emergency responders should plan for joint ruptures along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a realistic possibility with the current stress conditions, not a remote worst-case scenario.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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While collaborative robots have been designed to work closer to humans, many traditional robotic systems still require physical barriers to meet safety requirements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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His sets were joyous and collaborative.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The two project sites, which are across the street from each other, would produce a combined 616 apartments if San Jose officials give final approval, planning files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The open mid-modern tropical common area is equipped with two communal tables overlooking a tower of bamboo and an open kitchen where Ayurvedic meals are prepared, including daily teas made by an in-house herbalist.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The experience extends to the quaint, communal spaces, including a club room, library, and roof deck (with unhindered skyline views).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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