NETWORKING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

networking

verb

Definition of networking

present participle of network

as in socializing

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Campbell was away working, and Bibbe was often out socializing.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
The witness could not say whether Wells struck his head during the fall and said Wells continued socializing afterward and did not appear injured.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of socializing

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Flea, and artist Charles Gaines who is collaborating with Black Nile and Devin Daniels.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
The two companies are also collaborating on a clinical trial to evaluate the use of two drugs – sonesitatug vedotin and ivonescimab – in combination to treat certain gastrointestinal cancers.

— Chloe Taylor,Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of collaborating

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But when a traumatic encounter sends Tonya spiraling back into addiction—and back into the dangerous orbit of her drug-dealing ex-husband, Ronny (Alexander)—her fragile progress begins to unravel.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
The latest homeless count showed an increase in the number of people living on the street, dealing a setback to a mayor who staked her reputation on the issue.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of dealing

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Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop.

— Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Thick fringe folded over the front of her face, mingling with her spider-leg lashes, which brushed the bottom of her brows.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingling

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Urging lawmakers to overhaul the justice system, Oviedo warned officials against cooperating with criminal groups.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The government’s cooperating witnesses testified about meetings in South Florida and text messages.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperating

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