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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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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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Per a recent report from the TV ad tracker EDO, ad spend more than doubled in 2024, as the networks booked $244.4 million in sales, a sharp improvement over the $102.3 million invested the previous year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The event also provides for networking between local civic and business leaders and ideas to contribute to advancing Naperville’s vision, chamber officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Ventura Fine's testimony comes a year after news network CNN released 2016 hotel surveillance video that showed Combs kicking, hitting and dragging the woman during an altercation at a Los Angeles-area hotel.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Per a recent report from the TV ad tracker EDO, ad spend more than doubled in 2024, as the networks booked $244.4 million in sales, a sharp improvement over the $102.3 million invested the previous year.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
The 11-day event, running June 5-15 at Spring Studios, will feature talks, workshops, case studies and networking events in the form of six thematic tracks.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
The event also provides for networking between local civic and business leaders and ideas to contribute to advancing Naperville’s vision, chamber officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
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No matter your favorite fabrication—squishy netting and woven mesh are particularly popular right now—you’ll find an option on sale at Amazon.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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Small shrubs such as roses can be covered in fine netting during the peak of beetle season.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Saudi Arabia’s judicial system is based on an interpretation of Sharia law, a broad set of laws and precepts that aim to guide or govern the daily lives of Muslim people.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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To help with flooding, municipalities can implement land raising, enhance their draining systems and build more green infrastructure, like artificial wetlands.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Officials from both communities expressed concerns about congestion as residents and visitors drive to popular stores and restaurants.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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To that end, the district’s creative community felt the time was right to expand the celebration with a new monthlong entertainment event.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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There’s no shortage of Amazon deals on skincare, makeup, and beauty tools right now.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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By dealing directly with the club, Arsenal will avoid having to pay the entire €60m in one go.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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In a press conference, Suzman described the foundation’s work to come up with better bed nets and using new technological tools to make it so mosquitoes can’t carry malaria.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Bottom trawlers are filmed towing nets with a heavy chain along the seafloor, indiscriminately catching creatures in their path and churning up dense clouds of carbon-rich sediment.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Noun
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This was a crowd of critics and journalists from around the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The fight attracted a crowd of 13,266 and a gate of $331,795.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The best insights come when data scientists, product managers and marketers collaborate to frame the right questions and interpret the results critically.—
Gunjan Paliwal,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Johansson regularly collaborates with stylist Kate Young on her wardrobe for high-profile events.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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After building an 11-run lead by getting a bunch of hits and getting some help, the Padres held on for a 13-9 victory over the possibly historically horrible Rockies on Friday night at Coors Field.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The Vince Vaughn Netflix dramedy leads a bunch of new flicks in May that have arrived on your favorite streaming services, from Hulu and Amazon's Prime Video to Peacock and Max.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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