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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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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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Recent Examples of network
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Some civilians joined volunteer battalions or were drafted to join the military, while others contributed in different ways, from intelligence gathering and crowd-sourcing funding to food and medical distribution networks and critical infrastructure repair.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Franchise owners need to network within their community, build local partnerships, sponsor events, engage in community service and develop strong referral networks.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Noun
Analysts see more upside to earnings and valuation as the economy improves and FedEx’s network integration progresses.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Some civilians joined volunteer battalions or were drafted to join the military, while others contributed in different ways, from intelligence gathering and crowd-sourcing funding to food and medical distribution networks and critical infrastructure repair.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Verb
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Franchise owners need to network within their community, build local partnerships, sponsor events, engage in community service and develop strong referral networks.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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Using physical barriers such as chicken wire, garden netting, wire cloches, and more can protect your fruits, veggies, and plants from hungry squirrels.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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His heart and hope lie inside a grey warehouse a few miles from Highway 34 in Weld County, his heaven a canvas of black netting and neon-green paint.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
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Ranked-choice voting is a system in which voters can mark candidates as their first, second, third, and subsequent choices.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Through cinéma vérité scenes, archival footage, and interviews, the film explores the relationship between art and civic life — how storytelling can help restore a sense of community after profound tragedy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The drone agreement between Canada and Ukraine is the latest defense diplomacy deal the Ukrainian government has made this year.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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So many individual efforts just to keep the puck out of our net.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Cast a wide net under the Gemini new moon!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The score was still 3-1 after 20 minutes, but Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb beat Bussi with a shot from the circles that crossed the goal line a fraction of a second after the clock hit zero.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Terrible’s takes over for Affinity Gaming, owned by private equity company Z Capital Partners, in the full-circle world of southern Nevada gaming.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Consumers are tired of garments that fall apart or fail to meet their expectations, and Artistic Milliners is collaborating to deliver quality in concert with quickness.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Biologists have observed that in times of crisis, species collaborate with one another to increase their chances of survival.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Mahjong clique: Those crazy mahjong kids (of all ages) will gather on Thursday for Mahjong & Mingle, a new series at Burlock Coast, the waterfront restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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