NETWORKING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

networking

verb

Definition of networking

present participle of network

as in socializing

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Teenagers and young adults spend more time online and in front of screens than previous generations did, meaning younger Americans are socializing remotely.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
In the old layout, cooking and socializing competed for the same square footage.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of socializing

Verb

This latest ambitious project with Fred comes on the heels of Latin Mafia partying with Rosalía and collaborating with acts like Kevin Abstract, Dominic Fike, Álvaro Diaz, Tainy, and Yandel.

— Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2026
This isn't mere nostalgia; artists are actively creating fresh, relevant material, often collaborating with contemporary producers.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of collaborating

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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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Dalili, who was arrested after traveling to Iran for his father’s funeral, was sentenced to 10 years for allegedly cooperating with a hostile government.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Washington has been closely cooperating with interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who served as vice president under Maduro.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of cooperating

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