NETWORKING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

networking

verb

Definition of networking

present participle of network

as in socializing

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Verb

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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The two-way Japanese sensation also won’t be dealing from the mound again this season.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
After dealing only in renderings the last time around, the real, live Nugget Schmiede roof burst to life at the recent Düsseldorf Caravan Salon.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 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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