as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
every film is a mutual effort by the director, writer, actors, and a host of others
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Recent Examples of mutual
The reigning British monarch met his current wife in 1970, when a mutual friend introduced them.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Though not a mutual agreement on statehood, the armistice was nonetheless a recognition of land borders.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The crux of the commitment its 32 member countries make is a mutual defense agreement in which an attack on one is considered an attack on them all.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The two have not even starred in the same project together, but have expressed mutual interest in doing so.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Though not a mutual agreement on statehood, the armistice was nonetheless a recognition of land borders.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The crux of the commitment its 32 member countries make is a mutual defense agreement in which an attack on one is considered an attack on them all.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The two have not even starred in the same project together, but have expressed mutual interest in doing so.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Humanity's return to our closest neighbor has clearly captured our collective imaginations, from civilians and gamers to NASA scientists themselves.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some 18 months ago, Suzano halted funding for the Woodspin joint venture and pulled back from plans to scale up the collaboration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In San Jose, AFSCME Local 101 and IFPTE Local 21 are pushing for AI safeguards through contract negotiations, including a joint oversight committee to review new systems before they’re deployed.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Follow the market’s Instagram account to learn about the incoming Syrian chef following an outgoing Persian counterpart, and to learn about collaborative dinners, like the one happening Monday featuring Martinez, Previte and Indigenous food activist and cookbook author Sean Sherman.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center is inviting local parents of babies and toddlers to participate in a collaborative Brainstorming Session designed to shape new early‑childhood programs launching in fall 2026.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Paths cut through tall grass and gravel, leading from the Farmhouse (a communal spot with couches, coffee, and coworking spots) to the cabins, past the golf course, and out toward the pools.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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