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 pair first met through a mutual friend during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 12 July 2025
Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
To bolster the response at the outset, officials in Texas turned to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement between states to share resources during disasters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Coupled with the Two of Wands, this inspiring collaboration will bring mutual growth to you and the other person or party involved.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 12 July 2025
Just over a month ago, Trump and Elon Musk were exchanging mutual admiration.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
To bolster the response at the outset, officials in Texas turned to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement between states to share resources during disasters.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Coupled with the Two of Wands, this inspiring collaboration will bring mutual growth to you and the other person or party involved.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
Adjective
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These transfers got The Athletic’s collective brain thinking about whether moving to a bitter rival of your current club is really a good idea.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Measure collective outcomes rather than individual ones.—
Jerry R. Sneed,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Get creative by considering exchanging a portion of your fees for equity, forming a joint venture, offering monthly retainers with upfront deposits, or redesigning your offer to include more value at a higher price point.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The couple, who went public with their romance in 2022, shared the engagement news via a joint Instagram post on Sunday, July 13.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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In an attempt to reverse the trend, an organization called Come Together—A Community for Wine has begun campaigns to focus on favorable messaging, framing vino as a communal beverage with historical and cultural associations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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What dinners offer At each restaurant event, chefs experiment, crafting exclusive tasting menus amid a communal dining setting.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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