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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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as in to deal
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Recent Examples of network
Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The introduction of Cloud WAN, for instance, aims to extend Google’s private network availability to enterprise customers and support the efficient and secure movement of data, models and applications across regions.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The company has already announced preparations for the second phase of the project: the expansion of the network of plants within a radius of 150 kilometers and the creation of another 10,000 jobs.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The introduction of Cloud WAN, for instance, aims to extend Google’s private network availability to enterprise customers and support the efficient and secure movement of data, models and applications across regions.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is a great time to seek a mentor at a higher level of your organization, within your industry, or to join a networking group that meets regularly.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The industry event expects approximately 200 participants from Europe, Asia, Canada, and Latin America, offering a comprehensive program of lectures, case studies, labs, one-on-one meetings, and networking events.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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For example, don’t cover the seeded area with netting, which can entangle birds, and avoid homemade liquid repellants that can harm them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The accommodations are chic but unfussy, with beds draped in mosquito netting, wicker chairs, and wood slatted shutters.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
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The change, which McMahon unveiled on April 21 and has been expected for months, represents the last major cog in the wheel of the U.S. student loan repayment system to start spinning again since the coronavirus pandemic.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But neither Madrid’s change of system nor their opponents’ rotations served to improve Ancelotti’s attacking play in the first half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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An Ohio community remembers Fiona, a Great Pyrenees-golden retriever mix therapy dog, who completed a goal of over 1,000 therapeutic visits.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The film, directed by Mo Sha, follows a seven-year-old girl who grows up in a deaf community with her father and whose life is disrupted when her estranged mother returns and reintroduces her to the world of hearing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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The conquest of Taiwan would also deal a huge blow to Chinese soft power.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The resolution expressed the sentiment of the Senate and did not have the force of law, but the 51-48 passage dealt an embarrassing blow to the president.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Amandine Henry won her duel, heading the ball back into the box, and when Schelin’s shot was blocked, Renard was quickest to react, stabbing the ball into the net with her left foot.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Still, Edmonton played with urgency, taking its first lead of the series less than three minutes in when an unguarded Nugent-Hopkins took a Zach Hyman pass directly in front of the net and pushed the puck under Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The pontiff, who had been facing major health issues in the past several weeks, used an aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to deliver his Easter Sunday speech to a crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the Smithsonian, crowds spent the day viewing the animals, picnicking, and, especially popular with children, participating in the Annual Easter Egg Roll on what’s known as Lion and Tiger Hill at the zoo.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fort Worth chef Jenna Kinard and her husband, Micah Kinard, are collaborating with Kansas City restaurateur Christian Moscoso on the dining and drinking concepts.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since the Pat Brown era, California has always collaborated in securing its electricity.—
Michael Wara,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Brad Pitt is zooming around in a race car, a new karate kid makes his debut (with help from the old one), a bunch of rampaging dinosaurs return, and Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are acting freaky once more.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Williams, who owned a 2.12 ERA in four career starts against the Twins, struggled to throw strikes against a patient Twins bunch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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