in common

phrase

: shared together
has a lot in common with his neighbors

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Onwards and Sideways stars Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans as two people with a lot in common – a great sense of humor, a love of dance, and, as just diagnosed, Parkinson’s. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 What do candy wafers, paper receipts, and the Old Farmer’s Almanac have in common? — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026 These new findings are a fascinating reminder that species can have little in common and still be connected by convergent evolution. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 What do Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes, and Helen Mirren all have in common? — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in common

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in common was in the 14th century

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“In common.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20common. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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