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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When multiple high‑quality D‑SNPs are available, plans compete to provide stronger networks and better benefits.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His disappearance left a void in the government’s financial and political networks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That acquisition will put CBS News and CNN under the same corporate umbrella, along with networks like Discovery Channel and Food Network that rely heavily on unscripted programming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is made up of a portfolio of pay TV networks including CNBC, MS Now, USA Network, Golf Channel, Syfy, E!
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude initially warned the unknown user of malicious intent during their conversation about the Mexican government, but eventually complied with the attacker’s requests and executed thousands of commands on government computer networks, the researchers said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Lighthouse wants to measure it in networks.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When multiple high‑quality D‑SNPs are available, plans compete to provide stronger networks and better benefits.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His disappearance left a void in the government’s financial and political networks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That acquisition will put CBS News and CNN under the same corporate umbrella, along with networks like Discovery Channel and Food Network that rely heavily on unscripted programming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is made up of a portfolio of pay TV networks including CNBC, MS Now, USA Network, Golf Channel, Syfy, E!
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude initially warned the unknown user of malicious intent during their conversation about the Mexican government, but eventually complied with the attacker’s requests and executed thousands of commands on government computer networks, the researchers said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Lighthouse wants to measure it in networks.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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Some missile storage buildings are painted to resemble civilian structures, while others are covered with thermal-masking nets or earth barriers to reduce their heat and radar signatures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Coach Todd Golden was front and center as the team doled out hats and T-shirts and cut down nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The episode highlights how AI systems are now deeply embedded in US defense planning and operations, even as political and security debates continue.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Although most of these missiles and drones have been shot down by air defense systems, some have reached their target.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 1,600-acre base and surrounding communities support more than 20,000 sailors, Marines and Department of War civilians.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But outside political media circles, how many Americans were meaningfully affected?—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Their parties became notorious even in my own cliques; my parents knew to expect at least a few dozen teenagers crashing their party, sucking down all the noodles, and sneaking beers in the canyon down below.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 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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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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His removal has sparked celebrations in Tehran, as well as 40 days’ official mourning and huge pro-regime crowds – but also a struggle for what remains of the regime to work out what comes next.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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All across bluegrass and beyond, crowds got bigger, and opportunities grew.—
Chris Parton,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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