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adjective

ˈsherd How to pronounce shared (audio)
Definition of sharednext
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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Recent Examples of shared
Adjective
Our histories, our economies, our cultures—and yes, our crises—are inextricably linked, stretching far beyond our shared border. — Ken Salazar, Time, 20 July 2026 Our pacers teach us careful path etiquette (two-by-two, tight to the right) and encourage us to be thoughtful stewards of our shared space. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
  1. collective
  2. participated
  3. combined
  4. collaborative
  5. joint
  6. mutual
  7. communal
Adjective
  • 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
  • In July, the combined water of Lake Mead and Lake Powell, the country's two biggest reservoirs, fell to their lowest levels since 1957.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Their combined 88 wRC+ is the third worst in the majors over that span.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • Among the performers was Roblo the Star, who joined other female rap finalists for the collaborative showcase.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Global conflict has already degraded the collaborative atmosphere at CERN, Llewellyn Smith said.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • Quarterback Baker Mayfield is looking to bounce back as well, including from a late-season AC joint sprain.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • Companies embracing enduring relationships and providing necessary business tools will unlock mutual financial growth, moving past outdated, expensive short-term activations.
    — Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The overinvestment, paired with the contradictory mixture of competition and mutual investment at the frontier, is giving some investors heartburn.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of mutual
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
Definition of communal

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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