as in participates
to take a share or part
everyone in the enterprise will share in the profits
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as in portions
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
my share of the lottery winnings is over a million dollars her share of the bill comes to $13.44
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as in interests
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something
she sold her share in the business to her partner
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Recent Examples of shares
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Bailey proudly shares that Florence Hunt and Will Tilston, who play the youngest Bridgerton siblings, Hyacinth and Gregory, have now taken their A-level exams (high school finals).
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
Alongside Lola and Fiona, Garth shares daughter Luca, 27, with ex-husband Peter Facinelli.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The new coaching staff shares this belief as well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Fox’s Tubi, a combination FAST/AVOD platform, for example, shares 23,600 of its many titles with The Roku Channel, which is also a hybrid streamer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Adelita Grijalva, who shares many of the same policy positions as the late congressman, will finish out his term until the 2026 midterms.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Just over 31,000 examples of the model, which shares most of its bodywork and technology with the Toyota BZ4X, have been sold.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Linde shares are up 219% since the close of its 2018 merger with Praxair — and a reputation as a pragmatic dealmaker.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In slideshows that accompany each track, Meléndez-Badillo shares snippets of Puerto Rican history — covering the origins of the Puerto Rican flag, women's suffrage, the independence movement and the island's beloved coquí frogs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Ernest Freeberg does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The two Indian software exporters’ shares slid more than 3% on Monday.
—Sankalp Phartiyal, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Male football and basketball players, who will receive the largest shares of House money, should also support public access.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Fergie was married to Prince Andrew from 1986 to 1996, and the former couple shares daughters Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Since then, Porsche shares have lost almost half their value, with analysts at Bernstein noting that billions of euros in investment in the shift to EVs had not resulted in a credible challenger to top players like Tesla.
—USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Reeling from its aftermath, his mother, Hanan, shares the story that led them to that fateful moment.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Bailey proudly shares that Florence Hunt and Will Tilston, who play the youngest Bridgerton siblings, Hyacinth and Gregory, have now taken their A-level exams (high school finals).
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
Alongside Lola and Fiona, Garth shares daughter Luca, 27, with ex-husband Peter Facinelli.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The new coaching staff shares this belief as well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Fox’s Tubi, a combination FAST/AVOD platform, for example, shares 23,600 of its many titles with The Roku Channel, which is also a hybrid streamer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Adelita Grijalva, who shares many of the same policy positions as the late congressman, will finish out his term until the 2026 midterms.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
Just over 31,000 examples of the model, which shares most of its bodywork and technology with the Toyota BZ4X, have been sold.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Chipotle’s shares have fallen about 30% since former CEO Brian Niccol departed for Starbucks last year.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Linde shares are up 219% since the close of its 2018 merger with Praxair — and a reputation as a pragmatic dealmaker.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
In slideshows that accompany each track, Meléndez-Badillo shares snippets of Puerto Rican history — covering the origins of the Puerto Rican flag, women's suffrage, the independence movement and the island's beloved coquí frogs.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Ernest Freeberg does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
—Ernest Freeberg, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
The two Indian software exporters’ shares slid more than 3% on Monday.
—Sankalp Phartiyal, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Male football and basketball players, who will receive the largest shares of House money, should also support public access.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Fergie was married to Prince Andrew from 1986 to 1996, and the former couple shares daughters Princess Beatrice, 37, and Princess Eugenie, 35.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Since then, Porsche shares have lost almost half their value, with analysts at Bernstein noting that billions of euros in investment in the shift to EVs had not resulted in a credible challenger to top players like Tesla.
—USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shares
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The senior is a drum major for the school's Marching Band of Pride who also participates in other honor bands and clubs.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The portions of the plan that include Israeli withdrawal, the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, and the provision of mass humanitarian aid to Gaza are similar to past agreements, including the last one that collapsed after Israel violated its terms in March 2025.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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House District 70 includes portions of North Little Rock and Sherwood, incorporating the Arkansas National Guard's Camp Robinson in the north and west.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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See Model Trains If your interests lean toward railways and miniatures, Hendersonville has the place for you.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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These products keep their interests, encourage bonding, and help develop problem solving skills.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the hardest parts of shelter life is social isolation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Prepping for this influx of shipments, the Port Authority along with its tenants—including the ocean carriers that own stakes and terminals in the port—made investments between 2021 and 2023 that included deepening channels to 50 feet and raising the Bayonne Bridge.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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If Paschal and Heights can stay undefeated, which is a likely scenario, an extremely high stakes Battle of the Bonfire rivalry game to end the regular season could come to fruition.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To convey a sense of spontaneity and freedom of self-expression, Marino relied on maxi proportions, clashing prints and an interplay of airy, fluid fabrics with structured textures.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The director’s handling of mystical visions that haunt Ray is less than seamless, but his embrace of elemental forces is effective, particularly a hailstorm of near-biblical proportions that proves cathartic.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Ford spokesman Mark Truby said there are no quotas on ranking employees, Farley does challenge managers to raise the bar on expectations.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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So charging fees rather than quotas might be a good idea.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s why Paris Texas founder Annamaria Brivio continued to evolve her bestselling Lidia style with fresh takes, like spring’s thong version.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Soundcore doesn't say how long a full charge takes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Shares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shares. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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