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
Mark Travers, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Petro’s announcement comes during a dispute between the two leaders that has plunged Colombia and Ecuador into a trade war since January, when Noboa unilaterally imposed tariffs on Colombian imports, citing a lack of control at their shared border.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The couple shared a smooch while sending happy Christmas wishes to their followers back in December 2023.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When people think about what makes a relationship successful, their first instinct is to focus on the big things like communication, trust, commitment, honesty and shared values.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Petro’s announcement comes during a dispute between the two leaders that has plunged Colombia and Ecuador into a trade war since January, when Noboa unilaterally imposed tariffs on Colombian imports, citing a lack of control at their shared border.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
On April 20, the 48-year-old former quarterback shared a video of himself and his 13-year-old daughter, Vivian, playing volleyball outside during a nighttime session.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The couple shared a smooch while sending happy Christmas wishes to their followers back in December 2023.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
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With its handmade stop-motion art style and heartfelt storytelling, the game honors cultural memory and centers a Black woman’s healing journey with exceptional craft in this meaningful exploration of personal and collective weight.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The series emphasizes hope and the power of collective action, providing a nuanced look at both the rebels and the individuals within the Empire, ultimately highlighting the enduring relevance of its themes of oppression and resistance in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since its pilot program launched in 2024, more than 30,000 people have participated and bike rentals increased nearly 60%.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Caribou, Hayley Williams, Dry Cleaning, Lorde, Björk, and more participated in the No Music for Genocide streaming embargo, geo-blocking their music from Israel.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The combined company wound up with a massive amount of debt on its books, and Zaslav also made a number of strategic errors when dealing with Hollywood.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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And last week at CinemaCon, an annual convention for movie theater owners, Ellison repeated his promise — that the combined Warner and Paramount studios would put out 30 movies a year.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By all appearances, this GM meeting is yet another example of Silver attempting to take a collaborative approach to this situation.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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So this has really been the most rewarding collaborative project we’ve ever been involved with, and the most durable.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As multiple world powers invest heavily in Ukrainian expertise and joint production with the Ukrainian government and private companies, only the Pentagon is holding back.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Related Stories His appointment was announced on Friday in a joint statement by the presidents of Italy’s motion picture association ANICA and Italian TV producers’ association APA, Alessandro Usai and Chiara Sbarigia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the ensuring weeks, Tehran and Washington launched mutual blockades on the waterway, with Iran attacking non-allied vessels and the US targeting ships from Iranian ports.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Among the ample communal spaces, the Conservatory stands out, created by glassing over what was an open courtyard on the lower floor of the building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Each zine was part of this larger project, a communal push to create a scrappy literary scene of our own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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