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: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
a dormitory with a shared living area
shared equity
shared responsibilities
FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.—Cyanne Dunn
Their shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.—Casey Greenfield
I thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.—Chitrita Banerji
2
computing
: accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …—Joshua Goldman
a shared network drive
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.
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