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
The respect is mutual, with Caglianone marvelling at Bazzana’s abilities as a middle infielder.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Choose clarity over assumption, and move forward with agreements that feel grounded, mutual, and realistic to maintain over time.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
At Two Asian Matchmakers, this involves personally vetting candidates, conducting one-on-one interviews, and coordinating introductions only after mutual interest is established.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That timing, per league sources, is tied mostly to forthcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations (the current deal runs through the 2029-30 season but has a mutual opt-out that could end it on June 30, 2029).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Choose clarity over assumption, and move forward with agreements that feel grounded, mutual, and realistic to maintain over time.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
At Two Asian Matchmakers, this involves personally vetting candidates, conducting one-on-one interviews, and coordinating introductions only after mutual interest is established.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That timing, per league sources, is tied mostly to forthcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations (the current deal runs through the 2029-30 season but has a mutual opt-out that could end it on June 30, 2029).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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The collective ire of the group spilled over.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, acting on a joint congressional resolution, signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Shera had previously been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease affecting joint cartilage and the underlying bone that causes pain and stiffness, the zoo said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Thinking of these up-and-coming leaders in science and technology—and others who might read your book—what is your best advice for creating a collaborative and successful team?—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 May 2026
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In 1984, the dealer even proposed for Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat to work together on a famous series of collaborative paintings, having already linked up the artists two years prior.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The combined company will operate a fleet of 195 aircraft to serve 175 cities and over 650 routes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The combined potential audience of the two stations was about two million.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Once again, the venue has made the argument that cinema can feel like communal, live entertainment.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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