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 goal here is mutual understanding rather than score-settling.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who has stepped down by mutual agreement and will remain with CRH for a three-month period to support a smooth transition.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
When the voyeur and his subject begin physically to interact, there is low-key suspense, a hint of danger and a fatalistic romantic current fed by their growing mutual curiosity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Trump struck a similarly warm tone in his own remarks, saying friendship between the American and Chinese people stretched back decades and that the two nations shared mutual appreciation and respect.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who has stepped down by mutual agreement and will remain with CRH for a three-month period to support a smooth transition.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
When the voyeur and his subject begin physically to interact, there is low-key suspense, a hint of danger and a fatalistic romantic current fed by their growing mutual curiosity.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Trump struck a similarly warm tone in his own remarks, saying friendship between the American and Chinese people stretched back decades and that the two nations shared mutual appreciation and respect.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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The collective ire of the group spilled over.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Astrid Suarez, director of collective impact at Niles Township’s Early Childhood Alliance, a nonprofit that provides early literacy opportunities to families, said Chamber events like this are what inspires organizations like hers to keep going.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Possible infections could include bloodstream infections, bone and joint infections, heart valve infections and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or septic shock.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Alternatively, your parents' bank may offer what's called a convenience account or agency account, which would give you the ability to access your parents' account without being a joint owner.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Thinking of these up-and-coming leaders in science and technology—and others who might read your book—what is your best advice for creating a collaborative and successful team?—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 May 2026
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In 1984, the dealer even proposed for Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat to work together on a famous series of collaborative paintings, having already linked up the artists two years prior.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The combined company will operate a fleet of 195 aircraft to serve 175 cities and over 650 routes.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The combined potential audience of the two stations was about two million.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Once again, the venue has made the argument that cinema can feel like communal, live entertainment.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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