Synonyms of sharednext
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

shared

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of share entry 1

Examples of shared in a Sentence

Adjective shared resources
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The shared goal might have changed while everyone kept following the plan. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026 Connections that unlock growth can also create shared vulnerabilities that hackers, fraudsters, and scammers are quick to exploit. — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026 Inside, interiors marry beauty and coziness—think a charming living room for long evenings in front of the fire, a sophisticated kitchen for big breakfast spreads and shared cooking, and a deep soaking tub for relaxing in. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 The restaurant honors the origins of jerk cuisine, and the flavors of shared survival. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shared

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 5 Nov. 2026.

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