in common with
idiom
formal
: the same as : like
The town, in common with others in the region, depends on the tourism industry.
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John and Paul got an ego boost over their wives’ independent preexisting artistic careers — something these men did not have in common with any other male rock stars of their generation, to say the damn least.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
It should be pointed out, though, that this particular comparison was less comprehensive than others, as the analysis only considered 23 items that Trader Joe’s had in common with Walmart, compared to the 56 items that other chains had in common with the mega-store.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, comparison baskets were smaller for stores that were more focused on private-label brands or specialty goods that had fewer items in common with Walmart, SRG’s baseline retailer.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Well, that’s just BAFTA being BAFTA despite reportedly having about 500 voting members in common with AMPAS– give or take 100.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
It should be pointed out, though, that this particular comparison was less comprehensive than others, as the analysis only considered 23 items that Trader Joe’s had in common with Walmart, compared to the 56 items that other chains had in common with the mega-store.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, comparison baskets were smaller for stores that were more focused on private-label brands or specialty goods that had fewer items in common with Walmart, SRG’s baseline retailer.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Well, that’s just BAFTA being BAFTA despite reportedly having about 500 voting members in common with AMPAS– give or take 100.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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“In common with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common%20with. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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