in common

phrase

: shared together

has a lot in common with his neighbors

Examples of in common in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What all these adventures have in common is that the White House has promoted them as means to bring energy prices down — and that none of them has had that effect. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Oracle will sell $10 billion in common stock and $10 billion in senior notes, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Several of Davis’ family members emphasized how the two families at the center of the court case have something in common — a strong faith in God. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Communities were sliced apart and stitched to places with little in common, all to protect politicians and give one party an unfair advantage. — Larry Hogan, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in common

• uncommon
• aman
• brahman
• brahmin
• lawman