1
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
my share of the lottery winnings is over a million dollars her share of the bill comes to $13.44
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as in stake
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
she sold her share in the business to her partner
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Recent Examples of share
Lindsay Tjepkema, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In April, leaker Majin Bu shared images of iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro Max mock-ups, and the difference in thickness is quite significant.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Notably, AppLovin shares dropped over 90% during the inflation crisis in 2022 before completely recovering in 2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Employees, partners and customers all have a role to play in shaping and sharing the brand.
—Lindsay Tjepkema, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In April, leaker Majin Bu shared images of iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro Max mock-ups, and the difference in thickness is quite significant.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Keating faced her own share of hardship.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Notably, AppLovin shares dropped over 90% during the inflation crisis in 2022 before completely recovering in 2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for share
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Chen has participated in both the supplier and wholesale sides of the alcoholic beverage three-tier system during his career and has witnessed the data discrepancy pain points under unstable policy change and nuanced market data in both segments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The number of participating providers soared from more than 400 during the previous school year to more than 2,100 this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is especially true when facing the game's many bosses, who often only briefly telegraph their intentions before unleashing attacks that can fill a huge portion of the screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Subway said its four Fresh Fit sandwiches will be built on multigrain bread and contain a serving of vegetables, at least 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories in a 6-inch portion.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Monday's order doesn't change Delta's 20% equity stake in Aeromexico.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Twelve policymakers at the Federal Reserve are set to take a high-stakes vote this week on the nation's benchmark interest rate, attempting to steer the economy through a stormy bout of slow hiring and rising inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Effectively all of Alaska, all but the southernmost part of Wisconsin and northern Michigan are above the view line.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In some areas, the leaves begin to change as soon as August and peak in September, like parts of the Rocky Mountains, as well as Alaska and spots in the Cascade Mountains.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Market bets on an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September were unchanged shortly following the print, with CME's FedWatch tool suggesting a 90% probability of a quarter-percentage point cut and a 10% chance of a bigger half-point reduction.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The proportion of elderly Brazilians—those aged 60 and above—has already more than doubled between 2000 and 2023, reaching over 15 percent of the population.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gen Z, with 18% of the workforce in mid-2024, has been rapidly growing and is projected to continue increasing their presence, while Baby Boomers now make up a smaller proportion of workers.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beck’s numbers through three starts with the Canes aren’t as gaudy as Ward’s were in wins over Florida, Florida A&M and Ball State a year ago, but the competition has been better, and his completion percentage is higher.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Share.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/share. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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