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

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

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources

Recent Examples on the Web

Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based. —Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Additionally, Dewey explains that democrats are committed to allowing individuals to develop their own gifts and are confident in the ability of individuals to work together to achieve shared goals. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 Oct. 2025

That mission is carried on today through his archive, which serves as a community-building platform and resource to create shared and public spaces for art. —Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025

Now settling into married life, the couple is looking ahead to more shared moments. —Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025

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