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
Each month, a different business, community organization, collective or mutual aid group chooses a book and recommends a bookseller then leads that month's discussion.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the outfield, Austin Hays has a mutual option for $4 million in 2026 with a $1 million buyout.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, their mutual affection didn’t always arrive at the same time for each of them.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the outfield, Austin Hays has a mutual option for $4 million in 2026 with a $1 million buyout.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Also, their mutual affection didn’t always arrive at the same time for each of them.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under the state constitution, the gifting of certain state properties requires approval by a collective decision-making body comprised of the attorney general, the chief financial officer and the commissioner of agriculture as well as the governor.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sesame oil is high in antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease, along with reducing joint pain related to arthritis.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Chaplin allowed a combined eight pressures in the Tigers’ first two SEC games (against Oklahoma and Texas A&M), per TruMedia.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new institution’s combined holdings of contemporary and modern art, drawn from the former OCMA and Langson IMCA, number roughly 9,000 works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Downstairs, a library, a dining room, and a billiard room (which also serves as a sprawling lounge, eating area, and performance space for the local DJ who comes on Saturdays) offer several options for communal living.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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