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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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2
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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as in to deal
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Recent Examples of network
Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Schlotman said the Cineposium is traditionally used for film commissions to network with and learn from each other.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
The category is not a monolith but a broad network of interlinked subgenres, which rise and fall in popularity as readers’ tastes shift.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
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Noun
No medal for learning to network.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Schlotman said the Cineposium is traditionally used for film commissions to network with and learn from each other.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Over the weekend, the network addressed the incident on several occasions after he was arrested on three misdemeanor counts, following an altercation in which he was stabbed and another unidentified man suffered lacerations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
The category is not a monolith but a broad network of interlinked subgenres, which rise and fall in popularity as readers’ tastes shift.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
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But right-hander Spencer Bivens recorded a strikeout and induced a foul pop with the bases loaded, and third baseman Matt Chapman fell into the netting while catching it to preserve a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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But Ezequiel Tovar’s foul ball down the third base line was caught against the netting by Matt Chapman.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Vehicles included in this recall may have an error in the instrument panel software at startup, failing to show speed, brake system information, and tire pressure warning lights.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Families and seniors are being priced out, while overdevelopment threatens the character of our historic communities.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Families in small and rural communities tend to rely more heavily on public education.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Standout deals on travel essentials, such as wireless earbuds and portable chargers, are about to expire.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hamas is now demanding Barghouti’s release as part of a potential Gaza ceasefire deal – a move that could reshape the Palestinian political landscape.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Get Inside Wealth directly to your inbox The Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank is your weekly guide to high-net-worth investors and the industries that serve them.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Council members asked about technology like the Grappler, which puts a net around fleeing vehicles' tire to stop them, or GPS tracking devices, which the department had trialed in the past.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Arsenal kept the ball for another minute and quietened the home crowd to get a better feel for the game.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, as now, The Lancet medical journal collaborated with the environmental nonprofit EAT and dozens of international researchers to determine how food producers could feed the burgeoning global population without further harming the environment.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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The brand known for avant-garde creations presented a sleek black pointed-toe shoe with a long bunch of tassels lending dynamic movement to the pair.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps the best Prime Day handbag deal of the bunch is a chic DeMellier shoulder bag that’s now somehow under $400; the brand has been worn by Meghan Markle.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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