NETWORKING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

networking

verb

Definition of networking

present participle of network

as in socializing

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Enjoy schmoozing and socializing with others, especially old flames and people from your past.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 July 2026
Eve Babitz — who was a close friend of 93-year-old Deanne Mencher, who still makes the cheesecakes at Dan Tana’s — was known for socializing at the restaurant.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of socializing

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The platform also has a core strategic focus on partnerships, actively collaborating with established creators, independent producers and library holders.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 July 2026
In addition to collaborating on the Artists Living With Cancer Grant, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation also offers $5,000 medical emergency grants for artists with medical or dental emergencies.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

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Before dealing McCullers, the Astros stood approximately $10 million under the first luxury tax threshold, according to Cot’s Contracts.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 July 2026
The righty struck out catcher Luis Torrens, and kept dealing until the end of the eighth, allowing just one earned run – Lindor’s sixth-inning homer – on three hits, walking one and striking out seven in 4 1/3 innings (55 pitches, 38 for strikes).

— Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2026

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For those who don’t plan ahead or just prefer the nostalgia of mingling amongst other diners waiting for a table, Mary Mac’s said 80% of the restaurant’s tables will still be available for walk-ins.

— Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Mindy Kaling, Chloe Fineman, Paula Abdul, Heather Graham, James Charles and Garcelle Beauvais were among the stars in attendance, mingling alongside some of the top doctors and aesthetic experts in the country.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of mingling

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