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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
Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Latin Music Week will feature panels, live performances, workshops, and networking events, wrapping up with a special celebration concert on Oct. 24.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Their passing network from the final shows Beckenbauer and Uli Hoeness — who played ahead of Overath and Bonhof in a midfield trio — as the key passers.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This year, in addition to film screenings, the festival includes master classes, industry panels, and networking events.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Latin Music Week will feature panels, live performances, workshops, and networking events, wrapping up with a special celebration concert on Oct. 24.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
And transit systems across the country already employ extensive networks of surveillance cameras, according to experts.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Their passing network from the final shows Beckenbauer and Uli Hoeness — who played ahead of Overath and Bonhof in a midfield trio — as the key passers.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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Additionally, a back door was propped open during the inspection and the netting had a gap greater than a quarter-inch at the bottom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not only did Dollander depart, Rockies first baseman Warming Bernabel left in the first inning after crashing into the netting between the field and the stands while chasing a foul ball.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the demand for systems that can turn raw healthcare data into actionable insights is only accelerating.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chen has participated in both the supplier and wholesale sides of the alcoholic beverage three-tier system during his career and has witnessed the data discrepancy pain points under unstable policy change and nuanced market data in both segments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The report generated concerted pushback from the scientific community.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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An elevator connects all the different levels, with the high-altitude location offering sweeping views of the surrounding community, from downtown Boulder to the university campus to the surrounding Flatirons.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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South Africa Takes Control Early Nigeria were dealt an early blow when full-back Ola Aina limped off just seven minutes into the contest, forcing head coach Éric Chelle into an unplanned change.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, China’s budding rights-defense movement was dealt a fatal blow — and with it, the Yangs’ case.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of relying on traditional bankers with limited Rolodexes, founders are increasingly turning to firms like Nassau Street Partners, which focus on structured distribution to family offices, high-net-worth investors, and next-generation strategics.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 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.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Giants' pass rush should get a boost from the home crowd and prevent this from being easy for Patrick Mahomes and Co.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other clips depict engines roaring with huge crowds and fireworks being set off.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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More advanced methods, including differential privacy and federated learning, allow researchers to collaborate without moving sensitive data outside hospital walls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pliops is collaborating with Tensormesh, inference optimization software.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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David Long has also played for a bunch of teams and was in Los Angeles when Evero was with the Rams, though, as stated before, his former proteges haven’t necessarily led to consistently strong results in Carolina.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The linen gets softer with every wash, too, and the interior 100% polyester fill won’t shift or bunch up.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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