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
Instead, communal ones were placed at the end of each trailer, a long walk from the farthest bedrooms.
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Filmmakers like Christopher Nolan wax poetic about the importance of movie theaters and their ability to create an intimate communal experience that regular people can afford to attend.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Typically filled with dancing, tribal regalia and traditional songs, powwows provide a communal space for celebrating Indigenous heritage, said Cassie Bush, cultural coordinator for the Gun Lake Tribe, based in southwest Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Lore is one of the latest bathhouses to open, with one of the city’s largest communal cold plunges, located in prime downtown Manhattan.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
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Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Filmmakers like Christopher Nolan wax poetic about the importance of movie theaters and their ability to create an intimate communal experience that regular people can afford to attend.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
Typically filled with dancing, tribal regalia and traditional songs, powwows provide a communal space for celebrating Indigenous heritage, said Cassie Bush, cultural coordinator for the Gun Lake Tribe, based in southwest Michigan.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Lore is one of the latest bathhouses to open, with one of the city’s largest communal cold plunges, located in prime downtown Manhattan.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Finally, the defanging of the Iranian menace would also significantly augment the collective strength and abilities of the West with respect to China, which relies heavily on Iranian oil.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Whether out of arrogance, capriciousness, or collective amnesia, this recent history was ignored.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The race was billed as a collaborative effort with Penske Entertainment, the Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the Rangers’ official events partner.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Holly is creative, collaborative, and technically trained, with beautiful lines and a strong presence on stage.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be wary of using joint funds without clear consent from all parties involved!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zelenskyy met in Bucharest with Romanian President Nicusor Dan, who told a news conference that the two countries signed documents for joint drone production and energy sector cooperation.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Federal authorities said the combined cost of the produce and transportation tied to the schemes resulted in losses exceeding $600,000 for the victim companies.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The combined acquisition cost and $29 million guaranteed for 2026 with Brown is a steep hill to climb for anybody and Payton and Paton have rarely carried two expensive receivers on their rosters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Owing to the mutual gravitational influence of one galaxy on another, this should trigger severe star-formation episodes in both galaxies, leading to a massive influx of new stars built out of the internal gas within them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
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McKenzie helps to run a mutual aid group, one of several that have sprung up in Atlanta.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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