Synonyms of network

network 1 of 2

noun

ˈnet-ˌwərk 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• netting
• net
• web
• mesh
• screening
• screen
• webbing
• lace
• lattice
• grille
• tulle
• filigree
• wirework
• fishnet
• bobbinet
• Brussels lace
• marquisette

2

as in system

something made up of many interdependent or related parts

a telephone network

Synonyms & Similar Words

• system
• complex
• series
• web
• whole
• conglomerate
• aggregate
• plexus
• mesh
• meshwork
• totality
• net
• interlacement
• sequence
• supersystem

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• community
• circle
• clique
• crowd
• bunch
• pack
• organization
• gang
• clan
• body
• club
• coterie
• fold
• ring
• coven
• set
• lot
• tribe
• commune
• guild
• society
• fraternity
• league
• college
• elite
• galère
• klatch
• faction
• in-group
• coalition
• squad
• camp
• side
• closed shop
• brotherhood
• federation
• charmed circle
• union
• sect
• sorority
• alliance
• bloc
• sisterhood
• fellowship
• confederation
• mess
• council
• order
• congress
• sodality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualist
• loner

network

2 of 2

verb

as in to deal

Related Words

• deal
• collaborate
• socialize
• cooperate
• interrelate
• interact
• relate
• engage
• mingle
• discuss
• communicate
• consult
• confer

Dissimilar Words

• separate
• ignore
• isolate
• withdraw
• disconnect
• shun
• disengage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of network

Noun

Most of its leaders were creative, dedicated, and willing to work with other groups, giving the movement a large network from which to recruit the best operatives. — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026

When a Navy ship is not using the spectrum in your area, hospitals, factories, warehouses and campuses can use it for their own private wireless networks. — Aylin Yener, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Five years ago, Google agreed to supply computing and networking resources to SpaceX to help deliver internet service through its Starlink satellites. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 June 2026

The organization also hosts networking events, family outings and Bible studies, offering what Surratt describes as a faith, fitness and fellowship model. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 2 June 2026