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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
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
After a 10-day mission, the Artemis II spacecraft is returning to Earth — and several TV networks and streaming platforms are carrying the event live on Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Students were paired with a job coach to explore potential careers, an internship in the community and opportunities to network with other successful blind and low-vision adults.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Some suggested that the prime minister, who oversees entrenched patronage networks that reach into the minutiae of municipal jobs, has too much at stake to accept defeat.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
After a 10-day mission, the Artemis II spacecraft is returning to Earth — and several TV networks and streaming platforms are carrying the event live on Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Employees from different areas of the company can network and come together to strengthen ideas and further foster a culture of innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Students were paired with a job coach to explore potential careers, an internship in the community and opportunities to network with other successful blind and low-vision adults.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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The senior knifed his way through three defenders, then fired a bullet into the netting to give Longmeadow a 4-2 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The only solution is to cover your entire tree with 5 mm mesh netting, available from Internet vendors.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Iran is set to begin its campaign against New Zealand on June 15 near Los Angeles, a region that's home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including many who fled the 1979 Islamic Revolution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The problem was widespread throughout the county as gas stations used steel underground storage containers that were highly corrosive, especially in coastal communities.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kiefer Sherwood also scored for the Sharks, whose playoff hopes were dealt a big blow with the regulation loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Who negotiated the ceasefire deal?—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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That led to a turnover that created a prime chance for Guentzel, but Schenn was steady, bringing some of the sturdiness Ruff was looking for in front of Buffalo’s net.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pinto scored into an empty net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Liana Danubio tossed a one-hitter with eight strikeouts in the circle and also had two hits and an RBI at the plate as Norton (3-0) took down Dedham 14-0 in Tri-Valley League softball action Monday.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Sherwood found some open ice on the edge of the circle near the slot, and one-timed a pass from Eklund past Knight for his 22nd goal of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In response, Archdiocese teams collaborated with CPS teams to evaluate their options.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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So in February, the university, collaborating with tech ventures Teraverse and XNOVA, unveiled Buddharoid, a humanoid robot monk meant to eventually assist clergy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Any group of employees that forms an internal clique with secret membership, intimidation, special treatment, or retaliation is incompatible with public service and will be eliminated from this department.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Republican donors get their roles, splitting their loot with the more pliable components of the Castro clique.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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