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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
In most apartment buildings with shared outdoor areas, landlords are responsible unless the lease says otherwise.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Videos shared on social media showed smoke billowing into the night sky as first responders tackled the flames.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The boundaries around shared money may also be under fire.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
In most apartment buildings with shared outdoor areas, landlords are responsible unless the lease says otherwise.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Poignant photos from the trip shared with CNN show the father and son walking out of Beijing Capital International Airport, as well as reuniting with Ai’s 93-year-old mother.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Videos shared on social media showed smoke billowing into the night sky as first responders tackled the flames.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
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Floyd’s murder would inspire the largest racial justice collective actions in the United States since probably the civil rights movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only way to stand up to divide-and-conquer is to engage through collective action, focusing on fighting fire with facts without sinking to the level of personal insults.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Asked about potentially banning the style of QB sneak perfected (to an extent) by the Philadelphia Eagles, those who participated in our anonymous annual survey were overwhelmingly pro-tush push.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s when thousands across the country participated in a mass virtual call, organized by the anti-Trump protest group, No Kings, and supported by the American Civil Liberties Union or ACLU, and Indivisible, which is a grassroots organization dedicated to resisting authoritarianism.—
Mará Rose Williams
January 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.—
MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The show is a collaborative effort by Visual Communications, Triton College Library and Cosmetology and Barber programs.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Abbott has taken preemptive action against the New World screwworm threat by directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The contract includes a $1 million signing bonus and mutual option for the 2028 season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bookstore’s nonprofit focuses on education and literacy, mutual aid and building community.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bathhouses, social spaces, and Viking wellness trends underscore the search for shared experiences around community and rituals, such as communal dining, bathing, and chanting.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Turnpike Troubadours shows are communal affairs — a blend of high-energy jams and heartfelt ballads.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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