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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Recent Examples of shared
Adjective
Mercury opposes Chiron across your personal and shared resource zones, making questions about expenses, debt, or contributions feel more personal than the numbers suggest. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026 The alliance appears to be rooted in shared frustration with Abbas. — Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
Las Vegas pressured Mahomes all day, as Crosby shared a sack with defensive tackle Adam Butler, and linebacker Quay Walker bent the edge to take down Mahomes in the red zone. — Pete Sweeney october 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 The producer credits will be shared by Molly Smith and the Luckinbill twins for Black Label Media, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee for Thunder Road and Ed McDonnell. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
  • Part of our collective mounting dread is that this technology is far outstripping the ability, access, and time required to study its effects on human beings.
    — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • O’Hare though paid individuals a collective $16,000 for canvassing, whereas Simmons doesn’t report spending any.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Prosecutors had intended to introduce testimony that Sierra participated in a Santería ceremony after the murders.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Kenya participated for the first time in FIDE’s Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners in 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The combined sewage-overflow tanks that are supposed to divert sewage from running into the canal won’t be complete until 2029 — a seven-year delay that might require parts of the canal to be re-dredged again to remove the contamination.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The lawsuit settlement with Bonta requires that the combined company produce at least 30 movies a year for five years.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Golden Goose is evolving into a platform where product shifts into experiences, and stores become collaborative spaces for self-expression.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The project will be collaborative, not just within the nine museums, but amongst Cameroonian communities.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • However, that proposal was shelved after securing consensus among Group of Seven nations to coordinate a joint strategic petroleum reserve release.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Megelin Red Light Heating Glove Red light therapy, in context of the hands, has been linked to decreases in joint swelling, improved circulation, and the alleviation of arthritic discomfort.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • During that time the female lead Rosa Salazar exited, by all accounts a mutual decision, and Fumero came on board.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Country Music Hall of Famer and Kansas City have enjoyed a relationship of mutual admiration for decades.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • While pretty, the beachfront isn’t ideal for swimming, so the three communal pools are a welcome perk.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility There are ramps leading up to the lobby and most communal areas, while an elevator makes every level accessible without the need for stairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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