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
If monthly rent payments are breaking your bank, getting a roommate or trying out communal living to help ease financial strain.
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Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
What was once considered an illicit, communal, and vaguely transgressive symbol is now sold as a mainstream product through sleek dispensaries that, at least in California, seem to crop up around every corner.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The disease is primarily spreading through school-age children and popping up in some of the most common communal gathering places for families.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Anne said although 60 percent of land in Kenya is considered communal, land is increasingly being subdivided for developments and claimed for carbon offset projects that limit pastoralists’ access to land and movement.
—Anita Hofschneider, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
What was once considered an illicit, communal, and vaguely transgressive symbol is now sold as a mainstream product through sleek dispensaries that, at least in California, seem to crop up around every corner.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
The disease is primarily spreading through school-age children and popping up in some of the most common communal gathering places for families.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Anne said although 60 percent of land in Kenya is considered communal, land is increasingly being subdivided for developments and claimed for carbon offset projects that limit pastoralists’ access to land and movement.
—Anita Hofschneider, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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With its handmade stop-motion art style and heartfelt storytelling, the game honors cultural memory and centers a Black woman’s healing journey with exceptional craft in this meaningful exploration of personal and collective weight.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The series emphasizes hope and the power of collective action, providing a nuanced look at both the rebels and the individuals within the Empire, ultimately highlighting the enduring relevance of its themes of oppression and resistance in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The days of the secluded mathematician chalking up a blackboard have largely given way to a collaborative spirit as math has become increasingly technical.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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This manufacturing stage follows the completion of a collaborative project under the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative which validated the computer codes and analysis methods used for design and safety analysis.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As multiple world powers invest heavily in Ukrainian expertise and joint production with the Ukrainian government and private companies, only the Pentagon is holding back.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories His appointment was announced on Friday in a joint statement by the presidents of Italy’s motion picture association ANICA and Italian TV producers’ association APA, Alessandro Usai and Chiara Sbarigia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combined company wound up with a massive amount of debt on its books, and Zaslav also made a number of strategic errors when dealing with Hollywood.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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And last week at CinemaCon, an annual convention for movie theater owners, Ellison repeated his promise — that the combined Warner and Paramount studios would put out 30 movies a year.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the ensuring weeks, Tehran and Washington launched mutual blockades on the waterway, with Iran attacking non-allied vessels and the US targeting ships from Iranian ports.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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