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noun

ˈnet-ˌwərk How to pronounce network (audio)
Definition of networknext
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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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3
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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network

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verb

as in to deal

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Recent Examples of network
Noun
Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a provider of cybersecurity solutions across network, cloud, security operations, AI and identity. — CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 As Metrolink faces budget shortfalls and service reductions, the regional commuter rail network is raising its ticket prices on Monday for the first time in 13 years by as much as 27%. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
The city also ranks second among mid-sized cities for coworking density, providing young professionals with abundant opportunities to network, collaborate and work flexibly. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Five years ago, Google agreed to supply computing and networking resources to SpaceX to help deliver internet service through its Starlink satellites. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for network
Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
  1. netting
  2. system
  3. community
  4. deal
  5. net
  6. circle
  7. collaborate
  8. clique
Noun
  • District Executive Director Dave Peterson said there will be some additional costs for the purchase of netting and poles.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Monochromatic features carry through with lighter gray eyestay clips and netting, as well as a predominantly black midsole, TPU wings and lining.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of netting
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  • That ratio is expected to fall to around two by 2050, putting further pressure on growth and public finances, including healthcare systems, according to Moody’s.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of system
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  • Hochul's announcement came shortly after dozens of students and community members spent hours demanding transparency and accountability from university leaders at a forum sponsored by Cornell's student government.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • According to a blog post on Friday by Matt Garman, Amazon’s CEO of its cloud computing arm, Amazon has already spent more than $1 billion in communities with a large data center presence over the past three years.
    — Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Verb
  • The latest homeless count showed an increase in the number of people living on the street, dealing a setback to a mayor who staked her reputation on the issue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • These were poems that dealt directly with the execution of friends and associates of Wyatt’s, including Anne Boleyn.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Production designer Amy Williams and location manager Elizabeth Krekel cast a wide net to find the elusive space that checked every box.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Anchored by Adam Fox on the blue line and world-class play in net from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers consistently limit dynamic scoring opportunities.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of net
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  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Shortly after, Rodriguez ramped up her involvement in these advocacy circles.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle
Verb
  • Food and drink It only made sense for Hotel 28 Myeongdong to collaborate with a restaurant as proudly Korean as its founder.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Roberts collaborated with renowned flute player Katisse Buckingham, who played jazz flute and Tim Loo, who assembled a group of musicians.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborate
Noun
  • That is in part thanks to the opacity of AI technology but also because this clique is much smaller.
    — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Not enough praise can be heaped upon the excellent cast (in addition to those mentioned above, there’s the terrific Nia Otchere-Sarfo and Jordan Rice rounding out the clique).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of clique

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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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