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
More recently, the nonprofits have converted into mutual insurance holding companies.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
In previous media sessions this spring, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has characterized Ramsey’s departure as a mutual decision.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
The photographer was introduced to Mizrahi through their mutual friend, the legendary photographer Richard Avedon.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The two seemed to bond through their mutual friend and attended several events with the entire group.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
In previous media sessions this spring, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has characterized Ramsey’s departure as a mutual decision.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
The photographer was introduced to Mizrahi through their mutual friend, the legendary photographer Richard Avedon.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
The two seemed to bond through their mutual friend and attended several events with the entire group.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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Disaster response offers survivors a chance to find meaning in their hardships, to turn their personal losses into collective relief.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Since the 1970s, Israel's right-wing government policy has always been collective punishment by destroying buildings and forcing residents to move.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The video comes as Jelly is currently on tour, balancing solo dates with joint stadium shows with Post Malone.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Studio Azuki itself represents a joint venture between NFT brand Azuki, Japanese companies Comisma Inc. and Xenotoon Inc.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In an attempt to reverse the trend, an organization called Come Together—A Community for Wine has begun campaigns to focus on favorable messaging, framing vino as a communal beverage with historical and cultural associations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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Gone are the dark wood communal tables, replaced by higher-end seating arrangements, including upholstered banquettes worthy of a fine-dining establishment.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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