1
: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
a dormitory with a shared living area
shared equity
shared responsibilities
FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.Cyanne Dunn
Their shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.Casey Greenfield
I thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.Chitrita Banerji
2
computing : accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …Joshua Goldman
a shared network drive

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shared resources
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There are also other volunteers and shared tools for use in El Barrio, held in the Harlem Artspace building once a month. Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The exquisite-corpse narrative ensuing leans hard on the charity of households that encompass a group party pad, an ex’s shared apartment, a lesbian couple, at least one of Ben’s Grindr hookups, and more. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 June 2025 The series stars AnnaSophia Robb, Melissa Fumero, Ben Rappaport and Aja Naomi King as four members of a garden club in the titular Detroit suburb whose lives become intertwined by scandal and a shared secret — a murder none of them wants to discuss. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 Instead of hiring outside executives, Master P kept key positions in the family, ensuring loyalty and shared vision. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shared

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shared was in 1598

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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