as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
shared resources
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as in participated
to take a share or part
everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits
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Recent Examples of shared
Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
According to department policy, deputies who moved Yates into Ruis’ cell would have been required to confirm whether Ruis’ classification allowed for shared housing.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
In both the case of the Nashville shooting and the Minneapolis attack, authorities have not shared any evidence indicating that the shooters’ respective gender identities drove their horrific actions.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The first quarter moon in Capricorn advises taking charge and addressing shared resources.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
According to department policy, deputies who moved Yates into Ruis’ cell would have been required to confirm whether Ruis’ classification allowed for shared housing.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam will star as Gein and Laurie Metcalf will portray his mother, with whom Gein shared a strangely close relationship.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
In both the case of the Nashville shooting and the Minneapolis attack, authorities have not shared any evidence indicating that the shooters’ respective gender identities drove their horrific actions.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
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The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Under the state constitution, the gifting of certain state properties requires approval by a collective decision-making body comprised of the attorney general, the chief financial officer and the commissioner of agriculture as well as the governor.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cortright participated in that kind of resistance himself after being drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In particular, newcomers Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton bring veteran experience, as both stars have also participated in the playoffs and, more importantly, in the NBA Finals.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Chaplin allowed a combined eight pressures in the Tigers’ first two SEC games (against Oklahoma and Texas A&M), per TruMedia.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new institution’s combined holdings of contemporary and modern art, drawn from the former OCMA and Langson IMCA, number roughly 9,000 works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to the rules laid down by Nobel in his 1895 will, the prizes can only honor up to three people per award — a growing challenge given the collaborative nature of much scientific research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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In this conversation, Purvis and Wade pull back the curtain on their collaborative process.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sesame oil is high in antioxidants that may help decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease, along with reducing joint pain related to arthritis.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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In November, researchers will head to the remote island of Nikumaroro, which is halfway between Australia and Hawaii, according to a joint press release from the two agencies.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Through mutual support agreements with partner agencies, the antenna can also assist NASA, Japan’s JAXA, India’s ISRO, and even commercial space missions, enhancing scientific output and operational efficiency across the board.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the alchemy that makes Romancelandia work (and makes its authors a real living) may prove to be unrepeatable outside this particular community, whose members gather for reasons far beyond mutual commercial support.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Downstairs, a library, a dining room, and a billiard room (which also serves as a sprawling lounge, eating area, and performance space for the local DJ who comes on Saturdays) offer several options for communal living.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The historic solo card game, which Papaya rendered a communal and competitive experience through online and live tournaments, will finally have its world champion as 400 finalists gather in Miami to compete for the crown.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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