in common with
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: the same as : like
The town, in common with others in the region, depends on the tourism industry.
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The zoo noted that a sloth bear has more in common with an anteater since both species use their long noses to hunt for food.
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Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
So, what does an effective résumé have in common with a good TV ad?
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The zoo noted that a sloth bear has more in common with an anteater since both species use their long noses to hunt for food.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
Functionally, what do buses and light rail trains have in common with mosquito control and sewage?
—John Diers, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in common with
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“In common with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common%20with. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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