adj. Used by multiple entities or for multiple purposes or in multiple ways.
v. Simple past tense and past participle of share.
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adj. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose
adj. have in common; held or experienced in common
Word Usage
"To put everything into a nutshell, Sacks and Fathers & Families are strong proponents of the concept of shared parenting, which is a concept that all children of divorce should be ’shared equally’ by both parents."