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
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares the 10 best press-on nails for spring, featuring everything from cat-eye designs to delicate floral accents.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
In a remote conversation from his new home in Laurel Canyon, Subtronics talks about his milestone Coachella run and shares thoughts on everything from what to expect from his set to his legacy in dubstep and beyond.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Last month, Todryk, who shares three children — Von, Berkley, and Vivienne — with her husband Mike Todryk, opened up about her decision to walk away from her HGTV show No Demo Reno, which aired from 2021 to 2023.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Here, florist Mary Cox Brown, owner of Marigold Designs in Birmingham, Alabama, shares her tips and tricks for building arrangements that look elevated without relying on rare blooms or fussy mechanisms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
That absence led to the creation of Blackfoot Crossing, which now shares Blackfoot stories through artifacts, workshops, and performances.
—Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Spelling shares five children with her ex-husband Dean McDermott, who are now ages 9 to 19.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 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
Blue Owl shares are down over 46% this year.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Anthropic's showdown with the Pentagon this year left OpenAI looking like the bad guy, and just this week Bloomberg reported that demand is weakening for private shares of OpenAI in the secondary market.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to other life-complicating matters, the children Coop shares with ex-wife Mel (Amanda Peet) are growing up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Kevin Cope 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.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
After Wall Street’s worst day since the war began, Asian shares mostly fell Friday over growing doubts about the chances of de-escalation.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dahlin is the team’s captain, but Carolina shares that responsibility.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
An InStyle editor shares the 10 best press-on nails for spring, featuring everything from cat-eye designs to delicate floral accents.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
In a remote conversation from his new home in Laurel Canyon, Subtronics talks about his milestone Coachella run and shares thoughts on everything from what to expect from his set to his legacy in dubstep and beyond.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Last month, Todryk, who shares three children — Von, Berkley, and Vivienne — with her husband Mike Todryk, opened up about her decision to walk away from her HGTV show No Demo Reno, which aired from 2021 to 2023.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Here, florist Mary Cox Brown, owner of Marigold Designs in Birmingham, Alabama, shares her tips and tricks for building arrangements that look elevated without relying on rare blooms or fussy mechanisms.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
That absence led to the creation of Blackfoot Crossing, which now shares Blackfoot stories through artifacts, workshops, and performances.
—Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Spelling shares five children with her ex-husband Dean McDermott, who are now ages 9 to 19.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Locklear, best known for her roles on Dynasty and Melrose Place, shares daughter Ava Sambora, 28, with ex-husband Richie Sambora.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 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
Blue Owl shares are down over 46% this year.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Anthropic's showdown with the Pentagon this year left OpenAI looking like the bad guy, and just this week Bloomberg reported that demand is weakening for private shares of OpenAI in the secondary market.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition to other life-complicating matters, the children Coop shares with ex-wife Mel (Amanda Peet) are growing up.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Kevin Cope 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.
—Kevin Cope, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
After Wall Street’s worst day since the war began, Asian shares mostly fell Friday over growing doubts about the chances of de-escalation.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shares
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The federation continuously participates in the annual parade to show that Jewish values and LGBTQ+ pride walk hand in hand.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Any expulsion would require a two-thirds majority vote, or 290 of 435 votes if every House member participates.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Texas hemp retailers are getting temporary relief after a judge blocked the state's new ban on smokable THC products – a rule that shop owners say threatened to wipe out large portions of their business.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Live shrub portions may be down closer to the ground.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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He is also accused of using FLOCK license plate readers to track his mistress and her romantic interests.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After Monday's severe storms brought tornadoes to parts of Minnesota, Tuesday will be much quieter across the state.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The most important parts of the accords, though, were not in the accords.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Often, Juburi and Barnard told me, children from non-Spanish-speaking countries have been asked to translate for their parents in high-stakes interactions with ICE officers, owing to Dilley’s limited interpretation services.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Completed around 1570 in northern Italy, the Villa Rotonda features symmetrical facades and harmonious proportions that have been equated with Renaissance humanism and rationalism.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the Knicks went 1-3 against the Pistons last year before beating them in six games in the first round last season — a series the Pistons remember vividly as a robbery of epic proportions.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Several Asian countries, including India’s neighbors like Nepal and Bangladesh, have similar quotas for women in national legislatures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The council voted to limit commercial fishing to only a few days and set quotas for the number of salmon that can be caught.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Real-life experiences, humorous takes, social commentary, voices, and characters.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Shares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shares. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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