as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
the swimming pool is part of the communal property of the condo complex
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Recent Examples of communal
Its open and airy feel features white walls and communal seating at wood tables.
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AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The favorite tag has been passed around like a communal bidon during the race’s opening week.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Citizens were entitled to meat from state or communal sacrifices.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 May 2025
Of the more than 2,000 acts reported to police in August, only a handful were classified as communal as opposed to political or criminal.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
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AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
The favorite tag has been passed around like a communal bidon during the race’s opening week.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Citizens were entitled to meat from state or communal sacrifices.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 16 May 2025
Of the more than 2,000 acts reported to police in August, only a handful were classified as communal as opposed to political or criminal.
—Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for communal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for communal
Adjective
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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In that joint filing, the lawyers for the defendants said the Trump order only serves to make their case stronger, reinforcing their arguments that such claims are preempted by both the U.S. Constitution and federal law and must be dismissed.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Last year the Bears had nine camp practices open to the public, including a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The relationship stops feeling mutual and starts feeling like someone is only looking out for themselves.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She and Brown were set up by a mutual friend Following their AMAs appearance, a source told PEOPLE that Brown and Scott have been dating for several months and have a lot in common — from being single parents to spearheading philanthropic efforts across the country.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Communal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/communal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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