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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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Recent Examples of network
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
The network will feature premium matchups and highlight top programs, aiming to deliver consistent production quality across broadcasts.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Noun
The upper stage from a commercial Chinese rocket that launched last week has broken apart in space, spreading debris in a heavily trafficked part of low-Earth orbit home to the International Space Station and a significant portion of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, Ars reports.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
The network will feature premium matchups and highlight top programs, aiming to deliver consistent production quality across broadcasts.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Despite the fact that this is nominally an awards show, the awards themselves seem ancillary to the purpose of the night, which is actually to network with other brokers.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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For gardens, covering vulnerable plants with lightweight netting may help protect leaves and flowers from feeding damage.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Located along Occidental Avenue and South King Street, the zones consisted of plastic cones and orange construction netting.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Kerry said that industrial fishing fleets continue to exploit the oceans, with some vessels operating thousands of miles from home and using massive nets that indiscriminately catch marine life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Different types of circles with different patterns pop up on the headset.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Now, 32 years later, Lenahan calls this a full-circle moment.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Institutions are often collaborating with other universities, cities, and organizations, a process that takes weeks or months.—
Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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That makes workplace leadership more consequential because employers are among the few remaining environments where people still have to collaborate across differences.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Social rescue arrives in the form of outgoing cool girl Sonya (Molloy), who takes a shine to Coley after a chance encounter in a coffee shop, and invites her to join her clique.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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