mutual

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mu·tu·al | \ ˈmyü-chə-wəl

, -chəl, -chü-əl; ˈmyüch-wəl \

Definition of mutual

1a : directed by each toward the other or the others mutual affection

b : having the same feelings one for the other they had long been mutual enemies

c : shared in common enjoying their mutual hobby

d : joint to their mutual advantage

2 : characterized by intimacy mutual contacts

3 : of or relating to a plan whereby the members of an organization share in the profits and expenses specifically : of, relating to, or taking the form of an insurance method in which the policyholders constitute the members of the insuring company

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Mutual love and respect was the key to their successful marriage. The partnership was based on mutual admiration and understanding. countries relying on mutual support during difficult times our mutual hobby of car racing It was a mutual effort. We had a mutual agreement not to tell our secret. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Any hope of the major religions of South Asia bending toward each other, allowing mutual love and respect to flow, seems like a mirage that evaporated when a Hindu fundamentalist killed Gandhi in 1948. — Siva Vaidhyanathan, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 With the passing decades, the nationalist fervor and mutual suspicion have largely replaced the memories of bloodshed and displacement. — Mujib Mashal, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 According to Hudson, the deal built upon a shared vision of priorities for the company and a mutual goal to resuscitate local news coverage across the United States. — Lucy Brewster, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 The interest between the Sixers and Durant appears mutual. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 As for the New Jersey setting, the Manhattan native gamely called out both her Jersey and New York fans throughout the night while shouting out Bruce Springsteen and a mutual collaborator, the late Clarence Clemons. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2022 Through it all, the lovers and co-parents have proven the extent of their mutual support and loyalty through thick and thin—including through a breakup and makeup—and the ways in which a solid, devoted relationship can transcend all the labels. — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022 Though Deng and Biden saw mutual economic benefits from tighter ties, Xi and Biden envision fierce competition in global technology, trade, manufacturing, and infrastructure. — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2022 While Russia and the U.S. have suspended mutual inspections under the New START since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moscow's move raised new uncertainty about the pact's future. — Vladimir Isachenkov, ajc, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

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