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shared

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shared
Adjective
To achieve a meaningful outcome at the U.N. Conference in Nice, the international community must rally in a spirit of solidarity and shared purpose. Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025 Meanwhile, keep an eye on your assets, banking details and shared property today. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 Their shared vision and complementary skills have been instrumental in building an entity that resonates with both artists and viewers alike. Okla Jones, Essence, 29 May 2025 While the divides are challenging, all who serve have shown a shared commitment to ensure that Florida remains the best state in the nation to work, play and prosper. Scott Shalley, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shared
Adjective
  • Individual excellence complemented the team’s collective success.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
  • There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • Mickelson participated in this year's tournament but missed the cut at 5-over through two rounds.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This was the second weekend in a row the Loess family participated in an egg hunt.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The President is well aware of its importance — hence her joint announcement with Netflix.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • Hulu launched as an NBCUniversal and Fox joint venture in 2008.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Is mutual loathing the natural state of affairs between reporters and a mayor?
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
  • The board and Cartwright ultimately agreed to a mutual separation.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Sophisticated and contemporary, with booths separated by greenery, a communal high-top near the main bar — and, overseeing the scene, a creative mural installation by Basile Studios.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
  • Other favorite stops along Lockhart’s barbecue trail include the market-style Terry Black’s Barbecue and Smitty’s Market, a no-frills place with communal seating that’s been serving up delectable eats since 1948.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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