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
Shortly after the mutual aid alarm was issued, rescue personnel found Contreras and brought him to shore, where advanced life-saving attempts were initiated.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
As of last year, any Instagram user from the ages of 13 to 18 will default to what Meta calls a teen account, which is automatically private, limits sensitive content, turns off notifications at night, and doesn’t allow messaging with anyone without mutual contacts.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
The board may consider two other options as well: terminating the auditor without cause, which would guarantee him to 60 days notice and 20 weeks of severance, or separation through mutual agreement, where the board and Rhodes would work together to negotiate his exit.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Is mutual loathing the natural state of affairs between reporters and a mayor?
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
As of last year, any Instagram user from the ages of 13 to 18 will default to what Meta calls a teen account, which is automatically private, limits sensitive content, turns off notifications at night, and doesn’t allow messaging with anyone without mutual contacts.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 18 June 2025
The board may consider two other options as well: terminating the auditor without cause, which would guarantee him to 60 days notice and 20 weeks of severance, or separation through mutual agreement, where the board and Rhodes would work together to negotiate his exit.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
Is mutual loathing the natural state of affairs between reporters and a mayor?
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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America is drifting into collective amnesia regarding our history.—
Connor Boyack,
National Review,
29 June 2025
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All their collective buying and, especially, streaming activity has turned the band’s breakout album into a hit again.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The court documents note that the former couple is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children, daughter Alara, 6, and son Kashton, who turns 3 later this month.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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This is a joint UK government and industry-funded organization supporting the development of low-carbon propulsion technologies for the automotive industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Now as the Trump administration works to erase Black history in schools, libraries and beyond, communal Black expression is 2025’s weapon of choice in the pursuit of liberation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Despite the cosmic energy alluding to privacy, your warrior-like nature feels compelled to partake in complex conversations and communal efforts.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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