Definition of sharednext

shared

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shared
Adjective
In addition, the researchers recommend creating a shared pool of climate and health data that everyone can use and having wealthier countries provide more grants and low-interest loans. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 For many of us, the details of that day have gotten lost in our memories, in the rewriting of the narrative of our shared trauma. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
The poll, conducted by the USC Democracy and Fair Elections Lab and first shared with The Sacramento Bee, found that Matsui led Vang 41% to 36% among 442 likely voters in the 7th Congressional District. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Hoffman shared those and other plans with residents during a community meeting Wednesday at the Lazy Dog restaurant in Buffalo Grove. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
  • In 1967, as the Cold War still dominated the country’s collective consciousness, Gene Roddenberry added a young Russian navigator to the bridge of the USS Enterprise.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Our collective belief that menstrual blood is somehow grosser than other blood is deeply entrenched.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Newsome missed the Giants’ Week 7 win in Houston while in concussion protocol but participated in practice Monday.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Stephany Mahaffey on the other hand participated with specific goals.
    — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • In fact, the Clippers (1-3), Jazz (1-4) and Kings (0-5) entered Friday with a combined 2-12 record this season.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
  • This in a state in which total combined advertising for the two major party candidates is approaching $400 million.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Try some new spots during Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Weeks, celebrate Sapori Trattoria’s 25th anniversary in Lincoln Park, or enjoy Southern fare with a collaborative dinner at Lexington Betty.
    — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Previous editions of the fashion brand and media company’s collaborative party have asked guests to come as Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, and Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Right now, that’s single filers making over $361,000, or joint filers over $721,000.
    — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • What to Avoid Anthony says to avoid anything that will repeatedly cause joint pain, tendon problems, or overuse injuries.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Agnes and Ada’s niece, Marian, who remains central to The Gilded Age’s storytelling despite never once being interesting enough to justify the attention, is still inexplicably fighting her mutual attraction to the Russells’ son, Larry.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Strengthen Relationships Through Honest Dialogue Cultivate customer relationships for the long game and mutual benefit.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • For those in-between moments, Coa&Co Café opens onto a sprawling lounge with communal tables and couches.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • San Francisco artist Barry McGee has turned Jeffrey Deitch’s Los Angeles gallery into an evolving, communal installation, his first gallery exhibition with the dealer in more than 20 years.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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