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

Xinhua/Wang Quanchao Now, this is obviously anecdotal, but the 111-year-old Wang Gaiying, who was the subject of this story, actually touches on what scientists have found in common with super-agers. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Physically and stylistically, Boutte doesn’t actually have much in common with the 6-foot-4 Higgins. — Andy Behrens, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

What did Target, Starbucks, and Nike have in common barely a year ago? — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

The complex will also have a clubhouse and community room, a business center, a fitness center, and Wi-Fi in common areas. — Emily Holshouser august 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in common

• uncommon
• aman
• brahman
• brahmin
• lawman