NETWORK Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈnet-ˌwərk

Definition of network

as in netting

a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals didn't like to embroider network as it tore so easily

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as in system

something made up of many interdependent or related parts a telephone network

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as in community

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially being gradually introduced to the network of African-American business leaders in the city

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network

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verb

as in to deal

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Recent Examples of network

Noun

White Nile and North Kordofan states have been cut off from the grid, and the damage will be felt for months, the regional network director said. — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 The entity will build on Lateam’s existing client portfolio while developing new business relationships by utilizing Ykone’s global network. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

It was supposed to be a casual lunch, just a chance to network with an NFL legend and influential rapper. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 As co-chair of the Sacramento County Women and Girls Festival, Campbell brought 100 different organizations together to create a space for nonprofits and agencies to network while providing information and resources to area women. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for network

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Noun

In 2023, a cut in the protective netting around an enclosure in the Central Park Zoo allowed a Eurasian eagle-owl to escape into the park.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
American soldiers gather at a border monitoring post in Roma, Texas, where an infantry vehicle with camouflage netting sits between houses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of netting

Noun

The acquisition adds expertise in developing AI systems that allow robots to understand their environments and perform physical tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Research on whether current or future AI systems could develop consciousness may further bolster the nascent AI rights movement.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of system

Noun

The sheriff’s office said there is no active threat to the community.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
This flexibility could make the M1 Hybrid Cargo particularly well suited for missions involving remote communities, island operations, logistics, disaster response, government agencies, and defense organizations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of community

Noun

Jeff Malott, Tristan Luneau, Leo Carlsson and Nikita Nesterenko, into an empty net, also scored for the Ducks (9-7-1).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Alex Kent | Getty Images A version of this article appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of net

Noun

Dhillon, a Sikh who was born in India and immigrated to the United States as a child, was a prominent figure in conservative legal and political circles even before being tapped to her Justice Department position.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Immersive is easy to try out—just tap the circle icon at the top left of the rear display to toggle it.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of circle

Verb

For those looking to indulge with fewer calories, the luxury retailer and the restaurant collaborated on a capsule collection of limited-edition T-shirts, baseball caps and tote bags.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
The Hunger Games star’s remark stunned the comedian, leading to a number of memes and a wave of virality, so much so that Wood collaborated with Smoothie King.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of collaborate

Noun

Otherwise, though, the series is fairly loose, allowing the contestants a lot of time to swan around the villa and divide into a collection of cliques.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
That finale’s cliffhanger had left Snow’s Sophie cut out of the clique run by Åkerman’s Margo.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of clique

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