Synonyms of network

network 1 of 2

noun

ˈnet-ˌwərk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• netting
• net
• web
• mesh
• screening
• screen
• webbing
• lace
• lattice
• grille
• tulle
• filigree
• wirework
• fishnet
• bobbinet
• Brussels lace
• marquisette

2

as in system

something made up of many interdependent or related parts

a telephone network

Synonyms & Similar Words

• system
• complex
• series
• web
• whole
• conglomerate
• aggregate
• plexus
• mesh
• meshwork
• totality
• net
• interlacement
• sequence
• supersystem

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• community
• circle
• clique
• crowd
• bunch
• pack
• organization
• gang
• clan
• body
• club
• coterie
• fold
• ring
• coven
• set
• lot
• tribe
• commune
• guild
• society
• fraternity
• league
• college
• elite
• galère
• klatch
• faction
• in-group
• coalition
• squad
• camp
• side
• closed shop
• brotherhood
• federation
• charmed circle
• union
• sect
• sorority
• alliance
• bloc
• sisterhood
• fellowship
• confederation
• mess
• council
• order
• congress
• sodality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individualist
• loner

network

2 of 2

verb

as in to deal

Related Words

• deal
• collaborate
• socialize
• cooperate
• interrelate
• interact
• relate
• engage
• mingle
• discuss
• communicate
• consult
• confer

Dissimilar Words

• separate
• ignore
• isolate
• withdraw
• disconnect
• shun
• disengage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of network

Noun

In the process, a cable network once associated with arts programming and prestige imports reinvented itself around an endlessly renewable reality universe. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

The outlay has helped prop up the finances of small market teams that lost their regional sports network deals. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

Miller said his biggest takeaway from the SEED program was to network as much as possible so people know about your business. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

The other signees include the NTCA –The Rural Broadband Association and ACA Connects, which represents various networking providers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026