1
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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2
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
Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Some of the uptick in linear CPMs isn’t driven by a robust market, but by the fact that the networks have less traditional entertainment to sell and smaller audiences projected to watch what remains.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The day will begin with an all-levels yoga session, followed by refreshments, networking opportunities, and access to resources tailored to the needs of women veterans.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Noun
New forms of transportation and expanding transportation networks made the nation increasingly (though unevenly) connected, linking producers in the interior to national and international markets.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Some of the uptick in linear CPMs isn’t driven by a robust market, but by the fact that the networks have less traditional entertainment to sell and smaller audiences projected to watch what remains.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 June 2025
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On Wednesday night, networking provider Cisco Systems and AI cloud computing firm CoreWeave will offer some insights into the state of AI spending and adoption.
—Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 11 May 2025
The day will begin with an all-levels yoga session, followed by refreshments, networking opportunities, and access to resources tailored to the needs of women veterans.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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Place some wooden stakes around the plants to support the netting and use landscaping pins every few inches to pin the netting to the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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And all the drones can be blocked by armor, mesh or netting—or by simply closing the door to any structure a vehicle and its crew might be sheltering in.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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The investigation confirmed the deaths of at least 973 American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian children in the boarding school system.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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More than 1,000 people cheered on LGBTQ+ activists taking the stage while waving traditional Pride flags and flags representing transgender, bisexual, intersex and other communities.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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But instead of rewarding only race results, the Impact League adds a new scoreboard—where points are earned for actions that cut carbon emissions, diversify leadership, and engage underserved communities.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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To comply with those rules, any provision needs to deal primarily with the federal budget and not government policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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After his release from jail, Fafara tried several jobs but eventually returned to dealing drugs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In the end, the key question remains: will nearly $90 million worth of nets, drumlines and drones actually make Queensland’s waters safer?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Another Quakes defender tried desperately to prevent the inevitable, but Vela easily sidestepped him and casually tapped the ball into the back of the net for his second goal of the night, and his 26th of the season.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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For those first fleeting minutes, the Chicago Sky delivered on the hopes of the franchise-record crowd of 19,496 in the first WNBA game at the history venue.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Trump’s rallies, inflammatory language, thin skin toward criticism, obsession with crowd size and media coverage — Çifci suggests these to be symptoms of a personality driven by defensive grandiosity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Goyer, of course, collaborated with director Christopher Nolan as a screenwriter on The Dark Knight Trilogy and is currently executive producing Apple TV+’s Murderbot.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Warrior Expeditions collaborates with two psychologists who are also veterans.—
Erica Zurek,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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With most of their money tied up in three players who share more or less the same set of skills (albeit to varying degrees) and a bunch of flawed complimentary pieces, the Suns have arguably the least cohesive roster in the league.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Panthers are likely to add a veteran to this bunch, but for now, Richardson seems to have a significant leg up.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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