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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
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
No medal for learning to network.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, students should focus on continuing to build their skills and professional networks.
—Allison Danielsen, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Indie Lab Speakeasy highlights an important element of the show each year — the chance for attendees to network.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
No medal for learning to network.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
To prepare for the inevitable, ESA is expanding its monitoring network and preparing for the 2031 Vigil mission — a new spacecraft that will sit at the sun-Earth L5 point to give earlier warnings of incoming solar eruptions.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, students should focus on continuing to build their skills and professional networks.
—Allison Danielsen, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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In recent years, signs about local wildlife and the Dana Point Headlands have been added, vibrant art has spruced up the restroom building and netting was added to keep birds from gathering and pooping into the water.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The ball was flying toward the netting behind home plate.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the complex pricing system that the company put in place instead cost it millions of visitors, Speigel said.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nothing against the place, but there cannot be many cities, outside of Europe, where the local football community has been so well served in recent years.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s community education if the state is going to censor your education.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs’ next opponent was dealt some bad news Wednesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of the biggest came on Ovechkin, with a partially open net in the second period.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander briefly addressed the raucous crowd, offering thanks for the community’s unwavering support.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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Couples were judged on a scale of 1-5 on their technique and style, timing and rhythm, compatibility, use of floor, crowd appeal and overall appearance of their attire.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and Uppsala University collaborated on the study.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Circ, which is building its first commercial-scale plant in France, too, has rallied together a bunch of allies.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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