shared

adjective

ˈsherd 

1

: 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

Synonyms

• collaborative
• collective
• combined
• common
• communal
• concerted
• conjoint
• conjunct
• cooperative
• joint
• multiple
• mutual
• pooled
• public
• united

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources

Recent Examples on the Web

Only then will audiences want to engage in cultural experiences that celebrate our shared humanity and be willing to pay a sustainable price to share in those experiences. —Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Even as a young band, R.E.M. refused label advances and shared music publishing equally among the four members. —Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024

From Kentucky farms to Hawaiian retreats, each interior reflects both Primack and Weissenberg’s shared aesthetic philosophy, as well as the vibe of its locale. —Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024

Now, finally, their neighbors were coming together around a shared vision, one that transcended politics. —David Litt, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1