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A sharing person is generous and willing to share. If you are sharing, you are glad to give things away to others. So can we borrow five dollars? To share something is to use it or enjoy it with others, like when people share a cake at a birthday party. The adjective sharing has a related meaning, but the focus is more on unselfishness. A sharing person might try to divide up not just the cake, but also all the food in his refrigerator — just to be sure everyone is fed.
Example Sentences
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Sharing a statement on her Instagram Story, she said that production have had to stop and clear crowds from shots, which "breaks the crew's focus".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Sharing how much money you have in your savings account or how much debt you’re carrying can feel uncomfortable, even if it’s with someone you love and trust.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
"Sharing beneficial anaerobic bacteria could strengthen immunity and improve digestive health across a household," he added.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Sharing Apple Health data was as simple as flipping a switch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Sharing a tent with a man who was crazy wasn’t easy, but Nately didn’t care.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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