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
Both expansion and realignment could have mutual appeal to the players and owners.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Gretzky’s signature came next through mutual friends during the NHL Winter Classic in Chicago.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
When managed thoughtfully, this dynamic can foster a virtuous cycle, leading to mutual enhancement and elevating human potential and well-being.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The conference began in August 2017 as a way to invite open dialog among people of various faiths and foster mutual respect.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Gretzky’s signature came next through mutual friends during the NHL Winter Classic in Chicago.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
When managed thoughtfully, this dynamic can foster a virtuous cycle, leading to mutual enhancement and elevating human potential and well-being.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The conference began in August 2017 as a way to invite open dialog among people of various faiths and foster mutual respect.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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Consider how mycorrhizal networks in Malaysian forests manage resource distribution through chemical signaling that optimizes collective rather than individual success.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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With nearly 70,000 collective likes on Instagram and TikTok, the video stands as a reminder that a traditional critic like me can be influenced, too.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Starting in 2026, because of Trump's new tax law, individuals who take the standard deduction can deduct cash contributions to qualified public charities, up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for joint filers.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un called for the rapid buildup of his nation's nuclear arsenal on Tuesday, reacting to joint military operations by the U.S. and South Korea.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From ancient cave drawings to communal fire rings, humans have always gathered to share narratives.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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What else defines your value within the communal sphere?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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