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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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Recent Examples of network
Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Lowe’s uses its large network of local flooring companies to handle all of the physical installation work, so everything after the initial measurements is subcontracted.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
But Schwartzman noted that if the FCC punished a network for ignoring the rule, the move would likely be challenged in court and take years to resolve.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Lowe’s uses its large network of local flooring companies to handle all of the physical installation work, so everything after the initial measurements is subcontracted.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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In yards and gardens, plant tags, synthetic twine, netting, and landscape fabric can also fragment into tiny pieces when mixed into soil or added to the compost pile.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Around a sharp turn, about 20 seconds into her run, Vonn lost her balance after coming off a jump and skidded into the netting, lying on her back as medical personnel rushed to her aid.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The democratic system inaugurated in 2000 never established a judicial or security structure able to replace that authoritarian control, analysts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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With some exceptions, larger animals have larger vocal systems and typically make lower sounds.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Actis also reaffirmed the global significance of the project, noting how MTerra Solar is gaining attention from the international energy community.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The abrupt withdrawal of Microsoft's co-founder dealt a fresh blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and complaints of traffic chaos.—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The sixth-round pick was dealt to the Giants last June in exchange for tight end Darren Waller, an impending free agent.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of shooting, Celebrini passed the puck across the slot to Nathan MacKinnon, who blasted the one-timer from less than eight feet away at a wide-open net.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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From there, Stefan Ortega saved superbly, only for Ola Aina’s clearance to cannon off Mac Allister and into an empty net, before it was ruled out for handball following a VAR check.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Or how about some actual depth in the rotation rather than a prayer circle for health and prospect progression?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dick Page left models’ skin at Michael Kors so un-glammed that visible undereye circles appeared truly angelic.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Faison and Braff are still constantly collaborating whether that’s on a podcast or commercials, and even though she’s decamped from Los Angeles to Canada, Chalke makes a point to keep in touch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of a caviar giveaway for Valentine's Day and plans to roll out the Big Arch burger stateside, McDonald's and Drake — the rapper, singer and actor — are collaborating on a new late-night meal.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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In that worldview, what mattered was the welfare of the governed, not of the governing clique.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the Thom Browne clique has become thee group to go to the Met Gala with.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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