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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
  • There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 June 2025
  • An exclusive group of evolutionary weirdos Only a handful of organisms are known to form collective assemblages for the purpose of dispersing, similar to the nematode towers.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 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
  • In that joint filing, the lawyers for the defendants said the Trump order only serves to make their case stronger, reinforcing their arguments that such claims are preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and federal law and must be dismissed.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Last year the Bears had nine camp practices open to the public, including a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.
    Justin Patton, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Given that alliances with the United States already exist, a first-order task is to establish mutual obligations among Australia, Japan, and the Philippines themselves.
    ELY RATNER, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Guests seated at a long communal table under the open sky are treated to an exquisite menu paired with award-winning Styrian wines.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • After exploring, guests can unwind in cozy communal spaces.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shared. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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