NETWORKING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

networking

verb

Definition of networking

present participle of network

as in socializing

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Goal dedicates more than 3,000 square feet of interior and exterior space to socializing, relaxing, and entertaining, wrapped in a palette of ivory, caramel, and cream.

— Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
With challenging fosters, keep it slow and steady Cats coming off the street may have a hard time socializing.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of socializing

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Colbert recounted collaborating on Lord of the Rings with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Free fruit and shade tree adoption events Across Los Angeles on Saturday, City Plants and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are collaborating to supply free fruit and shade trees to Los Angeles residents.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborating

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The results are splendid when the duo is dealing, but when the line comes off the ice, the quality of play decreases.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The grand jury’s findings that $10 million in Medicaid settlement money was diverted through nonprofits into political committees describe exactly the kind of self-dealing the Attorney General’s office is supposed to police, not participate in.

— José Javier Rodríguez, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of dealing

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There his life was devoid of high school hallmarks such as mingling and dating women, dances and learning about the world through pop culture.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Though the 2026 Emmys saw plenty of celebrities mingling in the VIP section, the after-parties were where the stars let loose and caught up with their industry pals.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingling

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