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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
That’s the shared goal, anyway, one that is increasingly logical because of the league’s current collective bargaining agreement and the second-apron (luxury-tax) chaos that has been caused by it. Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 July 2025 Thus secular media and products that are not distinctly Christian, but which nevertheless reflect or promote their shared social and political values, are finding welcome among Christians who might otherwise disregard them. Aja Romano, Vox, 8 July 2025 That means cubicles are out, and shared workspaces are in. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 There are also other volunteers and shared tools for use in El Barrio, held in the Harlem Artspace building once a month. Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for shared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
  • Since the 1970s, Israel's right-wing government policy has always been collective punishment by destroying buildings and forcing residents to move.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • The proposal would reclaim streets and neighborhoods and create a collective peace of mind.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Mickelson participated in this year's tournament but missed the cut at 5-over through two rounds.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This was the second weekend in a row the Loess family participated in an egg hunt.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Get creative by considering exchanging a portion of your fees for equity, forming a joint venture, offering monthly retainers with upfront deposits, or redesigning your offer to include more value at a higher price point.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The couple, who went public with their romance in 2022, shared the engagement news via a joint Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Some observers argue that each side is responding to the other’s rhetoric, and the escalation represents a game of mutual deterrence.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • Only mutual matches will get the chance to sneak away.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The communal spaces are being created by FM Architettura, while owners can also enlist FM, Rémi Tessier, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Jean-Michel Gathy, Jenan Hajjar, and even Grammy winner turned designer Lenny Kravitz to complete their interiors.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
  • In this sense, dip powder manicures can be wasteful, which is precisely why some salons cut corners and use an unsanitary, communal dipping pot.
    Rebecca Dancer, Allure, 18 July 2025

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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