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 enterprises have in common is that they’re underpinned by a desire for more control. — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

What do Demna’s former Swiss residence, sacred geometry, and Swiss healer Emma Kunz all have in common? — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

Playing the part largely for laughs, Moore actually has more in common with Lazenby than Connery; his Bond is softer and sillier than the original, an approach Moore would double down on in later films — often to the chagrin of Bond purists. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Turquoise tiles like those found in the large bathrooms top tables in common spaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in common

• uncommon
• aman
• brahman
• brahmin
• lawman