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as in nets
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 systems
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in communities
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 networks
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
For professionals trying to build authority, the verification offers networks and employers greater confidence in their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Tirico and others are now the networks’ new ambassadors, on air for some of TV’s most dramatic moments.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Data centers have always generated excess heat, but integration with district heating networks has been slow.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Traditional infrastructures depend on predictable, centralized controls, whereas the Web3 environment operates on open networks, real-time settlement, and evolving code.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin claims the satellites positioned in medium Earth orbit will reach speeds of 6 terabits per second, which is much faster than the hundreds of megabits offered by today’s leading satellite networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Those businesses, in turn, wire millions through financial networks in the United States and abroad to cartels in Mexico, Colombia and other countries, authorities say.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
For professionals trying to build authority, the verification offers networks and employers greater confidence in their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Tirico and others are now the networks’ new ambassadors, on air for some of TV’s most dramatic moments.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Data centers have always generated excess heat, but integration with district heating networks has been slow.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Traditional infrastructures depend on predictable, centralized controls, whereas the Web3 environment operates on open networks, real-time settlement, and evolving code.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin claims the satellites positioned in medium Earth orbit will reach speeds of 6 terabits per second, which is much faster than the hundreds of megabits offered by today’s leading satellite networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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In 2018, Honnold’s 3,000-foot ascent of the El Capitan summit’s rock face in Yosemite National Park in California without the use of ropes or nets was chronicled in the Oscar-winning documentary feature Free Solo.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Polling finds young Americans often use the term to signal support for stronger safety nets, public healthcare, and checks on corporate power, while still endorsing free enterprise and entrepreneurship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Weiser, who is running for governor in this year’s election, characterized the attacks as Trump trying to leverage the power of the executive branch to exercise unconstitutional authority over how individual states conduct elections and oversee their criminal justice systems.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Modern apartments have all the latest fire protection systems, such as sprinklers.—
Rachel Kim,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When communities need rapid response after natural disasters or public health emergencies, nonprofits are often the first on the ground.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Princess of Wales spent time with communities and organizations to highlight how community, nature and creativity can help those struggling with trauma, isolation and mental health challenges.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Snag deals on carry-ons, sling bags, and more starting at just $22.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Fed deals frequently with the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beijing is well aware of how US pressure could make governments become more wary of working with Chinese firms or re-evaluate existing ties, analysts in its policy circles say – something that’s already happened in Panama.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cannon-Grant was well-known in activist circles in Boston, earning numerous awards, including Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonian of the Year award and a Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, both in 2020 amid nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This graph had no cliques — clusters of nodes that are all connected to one another.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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What began as a search for community and understanding turned into an experience that felt akin to the cliques and social hierarchies of high school.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Jan. 2026
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We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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For now, Telluride is open, the snow is skiing well, and crowds are thin.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Noise and crowds were replaced by the sounds of lapping waves and seagull cries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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