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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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as in to deal
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Recent Examples of network
Sam McNeil, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The new 787-9 jets will be used to grow the airline’s route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
The program celebrated Latin American culture, exposed students to community service opportunities, provided leadership training, allowed students to network with others, and took students on field trips to tour local college campuses—all of which came at no cost to the students or their families.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Even with adequate icebreakers, the price to build and maintain mining or defensive facilities — like those envisioned in the yet-unfunded $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense network linking detectors and interceptors in space and on the ground — would be enormous.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The new 787-9 jets will be used to grow the airline’s route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Following the presentations, local industry partners and the churches were encouraged to network and connect for the future phases of each project.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
The program celebrated Latin American culture, exposed students to community service opportunities, provided leadership training, allowed students to network with others, and took students on field trips to tour local college campuses—all of which came at no cost to the students or their families.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
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The disaster has raised questions about bid-rigging and corruption, as well as negligence by government officials, who have cited substandard mesh netting, polystyrene boards that were sealed to the windows and fire alarm failures as major factors in the fire’s start and rapid spread.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
16 Jan. 2026
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On the first day of training Tuesday, Draper was flung out of the cockpit and suffered a horrible face-down slide across the sharp, tightly-strung netting of the trampoline that spans the two hulls of the F50.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Park thanked residents across the city for donating and offering help without condition, as well as the volunteers, first responders, workers, faith groups, nonprofits and businesses that stepped in to fill the gaps before government systems could catch up.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 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,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nigerian security forces have deployed tactical teams in search of the kidnappers, believed to be among the rogue gangs who often carry out kidnappings for ransoms in remote communities with limited state and security presence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Media executives have been gearing up for AI to deal the journalism industry a fatal blow as the advent of the tech has left devastating holes in web traffic.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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Viel played 10 games with Boston before being dealt to the Ducks last Friday.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Largely fueled by another exceptional showing in net from Duxbury native Ainsley Tuffy (46 saves), Harvard returned to Women’s Beanpot supremacy by beating Boston University in overtime, 2-1, in the tournament final.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Fiala outbattled two Rangers for an offensive-zone recovery, got the puck back from Alex Turcotte and heaved a shot on net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the new Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Foundation, makeup artist Melissa Hernandez used the brand’s Luminous Silk Hydrating and Brightening Concealer, which boasts a creamy, radiant formula to brighten and smooth dark circles and blemishes.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Caufield took a pass from Nick Suzuki and fired a shot from the top of the right circle for his 25th of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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That will set the stage for revealing the latest intriguing and perhaps crucial insights underlying how LLMs veer into collaborating on delusional thinking with users.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The system itself collaborates in his impunity because acknowledging the truth would implicate everyone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Maryland federal prosecutors have indicted six MS-13 members in recent months, including the alleged leader of the Centrales Locos Salvatrucha (CLS) clique of the gang in the Baltimore area.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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As more murders pile up, seemingly targeting Anna’s old high school clique, emotions run high all around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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