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as in to participate
to take a share or part everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits

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noun

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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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How is the word share distinct from other similar verbs?

The words partake and participate are common synonyms of share. While all three words mean "to have, get, or use in common with another or others," share usually implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing.

shared my toys with the others

When might partake be a better fit than share?

The synonyms partake and share are sometimes interchangeable, but partake implies accepting or acquiring a share especially of food or drink.

partook freely of the refreshments

In what contexts can participate take the place of share?

Although the words participate and share have much in common, participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion.

participated in sports

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Recent Examples of share
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The clip shared on Wednesday under the username @soccercatmom, shows a gray cat named Poppy making her owner's new foster kitten feel at home on their very first encounter, showing the scared youngster that love can be healing. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Instead, it is shared among innovators, developers, and users. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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In 2024, individuals accounted for the largest share of giving, 66%, followed by foundations at 19%, bequests at 8%, and corporations at 7%. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 Tesla shares fell more than 15 percent in a single day—including after-hours trading—following news of Musk's departure from the administration. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for share
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  • Willis didn’t participate at the NFL Combine in 2022, but he was timed at 4.37 in the 40-yard dash during his sophomore season at Auburn in 2019.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • If the ban is successful, participating in Palestine Action will be a criminal offense.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
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  • Other at-risk areas included portions of San Bernardino, Inyo and Cleveland national forests as well as BLM land in the Mojave Desert, such as Coyote Dry Lake Bed outside of Joshua Tree National Park.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • The Highlands Community Charter Schools’ student population in Sacramento serves a large portion Afghan refugees who do not speak English.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
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  • Last year, Brookfield sold a 49% stake to international investors in a deal reportedly valuing the property at $1.5 billion.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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  • The series will conclude with its upcoming fifth season, to be released in three parts on Nov. 26, Dec. 25 and Dec. 31.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • Sánchez and Perry were both part of an all-female crew on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket in March 2025.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
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  • To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 1 July 2025
  • Roley's grandfather, Dale Roley, told the New York Times on Monday that the suspect was working for a tree company and had expressed interest in becoming a forest firefighter.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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  • Of the 10 colleges and universities in North Carolina with the highest proportion of students getting Pell grants, six are community colleges, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • Advertisement Read more: Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds The proportion of people enrolled in the program varies significantly between states.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 30 June 2025
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  • Now, the percentage of project costs that can be covered will rise to at least 35% from the previous 20%, even more for returning shows.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Consensus forecasts indicate that net revenue is likely to decline by a mid-single-digit percentage—the current multiple already incorporates a significant amount of bad news.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 June 2025

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