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

Examples of shared in a Sentence

shared resources
Recent Examples on the Web There are nine rooms and shared baths, and guests can book and access rooms on their own. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024 Just in time for Venus and Mercury’s debut in Cancer on June 17, followed by the sun on June 20, your attention shifts toward emotional connections, specifically regarding matters of intimacy and your shared resources. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 The three units are attached to one another with shared walls. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024 Is there another place in the house where the photo could be integrated into a larger story of your guy’s life, featuring other photos from your pasts, as well as those of your shared life? Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for shared 

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shared was in 1598

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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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