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 sport is really just a pretext for a tale of cross-generational mutual aid that cares too much for its characters’ wider lives to take them too often to court.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Even before the movie spirals out of control, Bear and Nikki’s mutual friends start pointing out how weird this all is.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Last year, the two leaders signed a landmark mutual defense pact in Pyongyang, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if under attack – a move that has rattled the US and its Asian allies.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Even before the movie spirals out of control, Bear and Nikki’s mutual friends start pointing out how weird this all is.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
The mutual admiration during their talk was palpable.
—Michele Amabile Angermiller, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Last year, the two leaders signed a landmark mutual defense pact in Pyongyang, committing to provide immediate military assistance to each other if under attack – a move that has rattled the US and its Asian allies.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Joining the collection soon will be new site-specific works created by the artist collective RojoNegro (composed of Noé Martínez and María Sosa), sculptor Max Hooper Schneider and poet, artist and chef Precious Okoyomon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parsons was listed as questionable late in the week with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back, but late word Saturday is that he is expected to his Packers’ debut after signing a four-year, $186 million deal following the trade.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The plant is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The collaborative atmosphere extended throughout the cast, creating what Yoon describes as genuine chemistry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from his eponymous brand, Scott’s expanded his reach with unique partnerships, including a collaborative relationship with Adidas that’s lasted more than two decades.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Robinson, Vasquez and a third party bet a combined $2,200 on Robinson for his under-line performance in those categories.—
Jill Martin,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those three are a combined 2-7.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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At West Valley College, the cafeteria was upgraded with plush seating and communal dining tables.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tiny communal kitchens, barely any counter space and maybe just a microwave to work with?—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Mutual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutual. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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