SHARED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsherd

Definition of shared

as in collective

used or done by a number of people as a group shared resources

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verb

past tense of share

as in participated

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

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Telling their stories can bring a sense of shared purpose and humanity. — Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 Instead, elementary students can use shared classroom devices, and families can then opt in for take-home devices in older grades. — Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

Verb

Kennedy has long had concerns (not shared by mainstream science) about vaccines’ links to autism. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 29 July 2026 Following his response, Ezra shared a video of him and Stephani reacting to the scene in the episode. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shared

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Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective crossing could somehow unlock his dream of reaching Spain and starting a new life in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of collective

Verb

Dorsey-Hollins said 86% of the students who participated in the program made measurable academic growth in math by the end of the intervention.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Deputies did not say how Holloway was involved in the shooting, as he was not named as one of the men in the car or who participated in the shooting.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of participated

Adjective

The initiative builds on FedEx and Berkshire Grey’s collaborative efforts through the years.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
The idea with the channels seems to be that making the secret, private shame of scrolling into a collaborative activity will give it a new place in the home.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborative

Adjective

As joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1873 to 1918, Budapest was one of the liveliest, most cultured, and prosperous cities in Europe; that golden era saw the construction of grand boulevards and numerous splendid buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
This unusual joint exercise saw the ground-attack aircraft escorting a vital component of the nation's nuclear triad, highlighting the submarine's vulnerability when surfaced.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of joint

Adjective

These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
The origins of the potluck One of the first references to large communal meals where every attendee contributed is in the Bible.

— Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

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