in common with
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formal
: the same as : like
The town, in common with others in the region, depends on the tourism industry.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
There can be no excuses because the general team performance against mid-table Fulham had plenty in common with those that had gone before it.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Her new projects have much in common with her past experiences.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
On paper, Santa Claus has more in common with cold-blooded murderers than the average man.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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“In common with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common%20with. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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