in common

phrase

: shared together
has a lot in common with his neighbors

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Generative AI is largely used to assist in common workplace tasks, like summarizing emails or preparing presentations. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026 What do those two have in common with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, which operate regulated, capital-intensive telecom networks? — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 While Ava and her A-list mom share a lot in common, Ava’s also forged her own path. — Lauren Dana Ellman, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026 Scientists studying the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (which runs roughly from Alaska and Siberia down to New Zealand and Australia) spent time trying to identify what the various migratory bird species in steepest decline had in common. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in common

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in common was in the 14th century

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“In common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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