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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
Cyanne DunnTheir shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.—Casey Greenfield
Casey GreenfieldI 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
Chitrita Banerji2
computing
: accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …—Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldmana shared network drive
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shared resources
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The future lies in interconnection and collaboration, and the success of the API economy relies on a shared commitment to upholding high-security standards and ensuring that innovation serves the greater good.
—Garri Galanter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At best, a peck on the cheek or brief hug is the sole reminder of a shared life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Rather than fostering unity and a deeper understanding of our shared past, the widespread effort to rewrite history deepens societal divides and fosters a sense of national shame.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
More importantly, with the full moon in Libra illuminating your intimate eighth house of joint ventures and shared resources on April 12, you’re being presented with the opportunity to release old emotional baggage that’s been hindering your love life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Garri Galanter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
At best, a peck on the cheek or brief hug is the sole reminder of a shared life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Rather than fostering unity and a deeper understanding of our shared past, the widespread effort to rewrite history deepens societal divides and fosters a sense of national shame.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
More importantly, with the full moon in Libra illuminating your intimate eighth house of joint ventures and shared resources on April 12, you’re being presented with the opportunity to release old emotional baggage that’s been hindering your love life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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