mutual

adjective

ˈmyü-chə-wəl How to pronounce mutual (audio)
Definition of mutualnext
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 Their mutual admiration began in 2018 when their wives — former models who went on to have successful business careers — became friends. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 There has to be mutual liking in these community relationships. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026 Firefighters received mutual aid at the scene and station coverage from fire departments in Cromwell, Newington and Wethersfield, Garrahy said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Russell #Westbrook and Hapoel Tel Aviv reportedly have mutual interest, with talks between the two sides continuing to expand. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mutual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutual
  1. collective
  2. joint
  3. collaborative
  4. combined
  5. communal
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  • Perhaps all of this is overly negative, and the downsides of these collective risks have been overemphasised.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Musk presented the arrangement, arguing that SpaceX’s workforce includes some of the world’s strongest engineers and that their collective knowledge could help shape a more capable AI system.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of collective
Adjective
  • The exhibition will be managed by a joint organizing committee with five members each from BTMA and BGMEA, which will ensure the strategic decisions and financial transparency of the exhibition.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His comments come after the senators formed a joint fundraising committee last month that could be a vehicle for GOP donors to give to Fetterman’s political operation, and vice versa.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of joint
Adjective
  • The novel engine will reportedly power cruise missiles, collaborative combat-type aircraft, and other uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVS).
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the show’s second go-around, Jones said Alba and Mathis were looking for partners that were more collaborative and able to executive the best possible idea.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Adjective
  • Ultra Maritime sees this combined system as the base for future undersea missions.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The combined company will do business in 45 states, and California was the final state to give its approval.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of combined
Adjective
  • To start, the gathering/communal spaces are very well designed but still very cozy.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Apart from material assistance, volunteers seek to provide some measure of emotional salve for the communal trauma.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of communal

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