shared

adjective

ˈsherd 

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

Synonyms of shared

• collective
• combined
• collaborative
• joint
• mutual
• communal

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, elementary students can use shared classroom devices, and families can then opt in for take-home devices in older grades. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Mainstream third spaces rarely account for the specific rhythms, values, and shared references of a diaspora, and Musly Club is betting that people will travel further and pay more for a room where none of that needs to be explained. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Personal and shared resources demand attention during today’s Aquarius full moon. — Usa Today, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shared

• compared
• declared
• despaired
• ensnared
• impaired
• prepared
• repaired
• unpaired
• unshared
• aired
• bared
• blared