SHARED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsherd

Definition of shared

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

TikTok user Kayla Rene shared a number of videos that show the work that is being done to transform the stadium back to the home of the Chiefs. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Not a single body panel is shared with internal-combustion Cayennes, and near-zero components as well, aside from a shapely GT steering wheel. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shared

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared

Adjective

That does not require the unified Gulf foreign policy that would recreate Saudi tutelage in collective form.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The sisters’ collective upper limb development also suggests high-intensity, repetitive actions like holding a heavy weapon or pulling a bowstring.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

Definition of collective

Verb

The classic example, of course, was Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a US soldier who participated in planning the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and then made $410,000 from that knowledge on the prediction site Polymarket.

— Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Since the first World Cup was held, players from more than 80 countries have participated in at least one edition of the football (soccer) competition.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

Definition of participated

Adjective

Soon after, the combined anger of Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo created a storm that killed everyone except the king.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
The deal allowed Premier to sell combined cruise, hotel and theme park packages and offer on-board appearances from Disney characters.

— Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of combined

Adjective

The collaborative approach directly addresses the growing demand from European governments for domestic manufacturing capabilities over simple overseas purchasing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
On the contrary, his brother is low-key, collaborative, and analytical.

— Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 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

Anything other than a plane crash, such as a building fire, medical emergency or hazardous materials spill at the airport, is handled by the Carlsbad Fire Department, and a large incident would bring in mutual aid from other agencies in the region.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
There was a strong theme of mutual respect and admiration from the figureheads of Spain and Argentina as the teams enter the final day of preparation before Sunday’s World Cup final.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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