as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
every film is a mutual effort by the director, writer, actors, and a host of others
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Recent Examples of mutual
The traditional tools of resolution—open communication, mutual compromise, emotional honesty—often backfire when applied to high-conflict situations.
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Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
My mother knew Rima el-Husseini, who now watches over the Palmyra Hotel, through a mutual friend, and offered to call her to book us a room.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
During the trip, MrBeast went to dinner with a mutual friend who invited Booysen to join them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The Cancer Full Moon on January 13 may shift dynamics in your closest relationships and ask you to balance personal wins with mutual support.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
My mother knew Rima el-Husseini, who now watches over the Palmyra Hotel, through a mutual friend, and offered to call her to book us a room.
—Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
During the trip, MrBeast went to dinner with a mutual friend who invited Booysen to join them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The Cancer Full Moon on January 13 may shift dynamics in your closest relationships and ask you to balance personal wins with mutual support.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
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In this new environment, electrons move slowly enough for their collective electrical interactions to guide their behavior.Charlie Wood, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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This universal truth not only drives her culinary ambitions, but also underscores her call to inclusion as well as her resilience in the face of evolving personal and collective identities.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The shopping center is home to diverse spots including Amelie’s French Bakery, the speakeasy Dot Dot Dot, the quaint English pub Sir Edmund Halley’s, the beloved barbecue joint Midwood Smokehouse and the authentic Italian eatery Osteria LuCa.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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To protect against potential lawsuits, the state collaborates with joint self-insurance programs, such as the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT).Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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These bathing facilities are traditionally communal and separated by gender.Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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For a more casual setting, many buffet restaurants feature communal tables specifically designed for solo diners.David Nikel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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