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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Aramayo went on to thank a number of people including director and writer Jones as well as Davidson, before sharing an anecdote about Hawke from his schooldays.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Regardless of wins or losses, the bonds the Hawks share will always be bigger than the game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
If a group chat gets tense, name a simple need and invite others to share theirs.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Aramayo went on to thank a number of people including director and writer Jones as well as Davidson, before sharing an anecdote about Hawke from his schooldays.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
The uncanniness Consuelos shares with his eldest son is even more apparent in old photos.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Regardless of wins or losses, the bonds the Hawks share will always be bigger than the game.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for share
Verb
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The Star-Telegram put together a full guide for those looking to participate or attend the Cowtown Marathon.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s a treehouse playroom for children between three and seven, and at Camp Discovery, kids between eight and 12 can participate in activities like rocket building and model roller coaster construction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the swimming portion was canceled because of large swells and the event made a quick pivot by offering a 5K run the night before.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The unit is currently deployed to the Pokrovsk area -- one of the most intense portions of the front and the focus of a grinding Russian offensive since the summer of 2024.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this case though, thousands of corporations, including Costco, have preemptively sued the US government in an effort to secure their stake in a refund without having to put their reputation on the line as Schwartz and Woldenberg have.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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There is just enough character in the comedy to create stakes in the narrative; its misfit energy has fueled the screen’s bands of outsiders throughout the years.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its longevity can be credited in part to a few smart digital bets over the past three decades.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Such words are just part of her vernacular.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The move came days after Gail Slater, the Justice Department’s antitrust chief, was bounced from her job, reportedly after becoming a thorn in the side of some business interests.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bill would prevent companies with more than 50 single-family homes for rent from taking deductions for housing value depreciation and mortgage interest payments.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Straight; the relaxed and nostalgic proportions of the Baggy, and the new interpretations of the iconic Trucker jacket.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company is loathed seemingly out of proportion to what its product actually is, which is a janky, glitching interface for ChatGPT and other AI models.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Akamai plans to spend a bigger percentage of its revenue this upcoming year on equipment and other investments.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, America imports a massive percentage of vehicles from Canada, Mexico and other countries, according to Visual Capitalist data application Voronoi.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Share.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/share. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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