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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
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Across a two-year period beginning at the end of 2010, China managed to penetrate and dismantle the U.S. intelligence agency’s network of spies in the country in what was revealed in 2018 to have been largely due to the agency botching its clandestine communication system.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 2 May 2025
Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Keep up with all the network cancellations, renewals and new series orders with THR’s broadcast scorecard.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Across a two-year period beginning at the end of 2010, China managed to penetrate and dismantle the U.S. intelligence agency’s network of spies in the country in what was revealed in 2018 to have been largely due to the agency botching its clandestine communication system.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 2 May 2025
Verb
This is a great time to seek a mentor at a higher level of your organization, within your industry, or to join a networking group that meets regularly.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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For example, don’t cover the seeded area with netting, which can entangle birds, and avoid homemade liquid repellants that can harm them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The accommodations are chic but unfussy, with beds draped in mosquito netting, wicker chairs, and wood slatted shutters.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yale New Haven Health is a nonprofit healthcare system based in New Haven, Connecticut.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The nation also operates on a different system that precludes simply copying and pasting Germany’s rules.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The couple, beloved in their community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, were found dead in their home Feb. 26.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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But being involved in the community also has informed changes.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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But the way Yamamoto was dealing, the lack of run support posed little problem.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In order to ease opposition to the bill, Parker said that several sections dealing mostly with a study of natural gas usage and other energy topics were removed ahead of Thursday’s debate.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Amandine Henry won her duel, heading the ball back into the box, and when Schelin’s shot was blocked, Renard was quickest to react, stabbing the ball into the net with her left foot.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Still, Edmonton played with urgency, taking its first lead of the series less than three minutes in when an unguarded Nugent-Hopkins took a Zach Hyman pass directly in front of the net and pushed the puck under Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maybe the Birmingham crowd was just really living in the moment, because there aren’t too many videos of the screen during this stop’s Apple dance.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Image Another photo that appeared inside depicted a large crowd gathered around the smoldering debris.—
John Otis,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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For three decades, professor Ken Kosik has been collaborating with researchers in the United States and Colombia to better understand the causes of Alzheimer's.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two schools have collaborated extensively on research including clean energy and climate change for decades.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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