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

Core values remind leaders—and their teams—of their shared purpose, reinforcing a sense of stability and direction during tumultuous times. —Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

For the record, reading has not always been a solitary pursuit though; I’ve been involved in a number of book clubs over the years and continue to enjoy finding community through a shared love of literature. —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024

Those moments, filled with laughter and shared antics, made the experience so much richer. —EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Brief, silent childhood flashbacks suggest a shared burden of great loss that remains perhaps too painful to discuss. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1