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

As part of the strategic plan review, the district has been seeking input to help establish a shared vision among community members. —Jacqueline Devine, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Each morning, there are hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps, all encouraged by staff to foster a sense of shared purpose. —Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025

This is especially true with the sun in Aquarius shaking up your eighth house of mergers, transformation and shared resources, as you are innately called to dive into your intimate affairs and personal growth — this won’t come with a struggle. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025

For over 20 years, Giants of Africa has focused on fostering community and cultivating belief through basketball, and this collaboration further amplifies their shared purpose of enabling individuals to achieve greatness and pursue their dreams. —Essence, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1