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

This will mean increased overhead and slowness in deployment but will require sourcing leaders to shift their focus from efficiency to aligning AI to risk mitigation in end-to-end supply chain networks. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

That day brought major change for the battalion, which is trained to develop and maintain data and communications networks for soldiers in the field. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

The city also ranks second among mid-sized cities for coworking density, providing young professionals with abundant opportunities to network, collaborate and work flexibly. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

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