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
Their mutual dependency—money for clout, platform for power—was a high-speed arrangement that seemed destined for a crash.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Just like any other job: if there’s mutual interest between an employee and a prospective player, and the current employer doesn’t have any issue, a team can poach another organization’s head coach — at a cost.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
The feud will continue until that mutual benefit is discovered.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.
—Justin Patton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Just like any other job: if there’s mutual interest between an employee and a prospective player, and the current employer doesn’t have any issue, a team can poach another organization’s head coach — at a cost.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
The feud will continue until that mutual benefit is discovered.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.
—Justin Patton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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Individual excellence complemented the team’s collective success.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The President is well aware of its importance — hence her joint announcement with Netflix.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Hulu launched as an NBCUniversal and Fox joint venture in 2008.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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