as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex
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Recent Examples of communal
In April 2024, Foot Locker announced a new concept for its stores that promised customers a new, immersive layout, bright new sections highlighting new releases, and a communal try-on area, and more.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Firewood is stacked beside a long pit dug for a communal kitchen.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The researchers believe that the location of the tubes tells a story of communal control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Firewood is stacked beside a long pit dug for a communal kitchen.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
The researchers believe that the location of the tubes tells a story of communal control.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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In that joint filing, the lawyers for the defendants said the Trump order only serves to make their case stronger, reinforcing their arguments that such claims are preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and federal law and must be dismissed.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Last year the Bears had nine camp practices open to the public, including a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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