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
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In that sense, The Apple Tree Under the Sea shares a theatrical ease of access with This Music May Contain Hope.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum, 47, shares two sons — Edward, 10, and Alejandro, 6, — with her husband Vaughn Rasberry.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In this installment, the author Julia Langbein shares her experience visiting Amiens and Bourges, France, to write her new novel Dear Monica Lewinsky.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The hairstylist and wig maker shares a scene with Gaga.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Eliana Brown, water quality and stormwater specialist with University of Illinois Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, shares 10 favorite native plants that don’t mind life on the thirsty side.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Crunchy yet tender romaine lettuce shares the spotlight with crisp, peppery radishes and sweet pops of juicy orange segments in this salad.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Investors have sold shares of software companies, fearing enterprise customers will use AI to create their own platforms.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Its free comeback concert in March reportedly saw far lower attendance in non-ticketed public areas than anticipated, according to local media outlets, citing data from city authorities – prompting Hybe’s shares to drop sharply afterward.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Romania, a nation of some 19 million people, shares around 400 miles of border with Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Hadid and Malik, 33, agreed to primarily raise their daughter on the farm the supermodel shares with her sister Bella Hadid.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The expert shares that this design makes the sponge too harsh for delicate or coated appliance surfaces, as the abrasive materials scrape the finish and cause visible damage.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mira also enjoys content from the influencer Salish Matter, a sixteen-year-old with an intra-Target Starbucks habit who shares a channel with her father, also an influencer.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
In that sense, The Apple Tree Under the Sea shares a theatrical ease of access with This Music May Contain Hope.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum, 47, shares two sons — Edward, 10, and Alejandro, 6, — with her husband Vaughn Rasberry.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
In this installment, the author Julia Langbein shares her experience visiting Amiens and Bourges, France, to write her new novel Dear Monica Lewinsky.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The hairstylist and wig maker shares a scene with Gaga.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 1 May 2026
Eliana Brown, water quality and stormwater specialist with University of Illinois Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, shares 10 favorite native plants that don’t mind life on the thirsty side.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
Crunchy yet tender romaine lettuce shares the spotlight with crisp, peppery radishes and sweet pops of juicy orange segments in this salad.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
That’s pretty phenomenal; Arden even shares credit with the lighting designer, Jen Schriever.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The analyst's price objective of $100 implies a 39% rally ahead for shares of Block.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Investors have sold shares of software companies, fearing enterprise customers will use AI to create their own platforms.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Its free comeback concert in March reportedly saw far lower attendance in non-ticketed public areas than anticipated, according to local media outlets, citing data from city authorities – prompting Hybe’s shares to drop sharply afterward.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Romania, a nation of some 19 million people, shares around 400 miles of border with Ukraine.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Hadid and Malik, 33, agreed to primarily raise their daughter on the farm the supermodel shares with her sister Bella Hadid.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The expert shares that this design makes the sponge too harsh for delicate or coated appliance surfaces, as the abrasive materials scrape the finish and cause visible damage.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shares
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That phrase is a core principle in the foundation James runs and Ryan participates heavily in, called Keeper of The Game.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The resort is located minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and participates in the Marriott Bonvoy rewards program.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Higher consumer prices led Italians to buy Parmigiano Reggiano less frequently and in smaller portions, though the number of households purchasing it remained stable.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The district, which includes more than 950,000 residents, lies north of Houston and Galveston and spans portions of Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson and Galveston counties.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, many of the Gulf countries now view Washington as prioritizing Israel’s interests over their own.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Charles used a portion of the speech to praise NATO and the role the defence alliance has played in protecting their citizens and interests.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aircraft landing on one of the main runways at Newark come sailing in, low, over multiple lanes of traffic on the Turnpike, which is one of the most congested parts of Interstate 95.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Commanders in the special forces are not taught to simply issue orders; that’d rob them of the initiative and ownership that’s essential to rapidly changing, high-stakes environments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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Several sources indicate Beijing views the high-stakes summit as a singular opportunity to secure a more stable long-term relationship with its largest economic and military competitor.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The best reality shows—every Bravo franchise, The Kardashians, Dance Moms—are anthropological studies with campy one-liners, life blown up to exaggerated proportions.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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Last September, more than 16,000 students were named semifinalists for being the highest-scoring entrants from each state, with proportions based on each state’s total of graduating seniors.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Legal pathways should be clear and not dictated by arbitrary quotas or economic privilege.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Prices more than doubled within a year, surging back to $57,000/mt by December, with industry trackers and analysts immediately flagging operational and logistical challenges in implementing quotas.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
Noun
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And then Hathaway won an Oscar for it, and everyone was entirely normal about it, flowing with generous takes.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The cut features plenty of unseen character arcs and alternate takes.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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