networking

Definition of networkingnext
present participle of network

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for networking
Verb
  • Research shows that people who are sedentary will increase their physical activity by socializing with someone who is active.
    Laura Baehr, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
  • While most teens get to look forward to weekends for sleeping in, socializing, or blissfully doing nothing at all, Kimi Antonelli’s days look a little different.
    Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Fraser and Guthrie ended their personal relationship, but decided for the time being to continue collaborating, and the band left 4AD to sign to Fontana Records.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 May 2026
  • Hendricks imparts the importance of theater skills — like collaborating, listening, interpreting, storytelling, checking your ego, taking criticism — even if his pupils go on to careers outside the arts.
    CBS News, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • In Scotland, Labor's difficulties were laid bare as John Swinney secured a decisive victory, dealing a further blow to Starmer’s authority.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • Around him, siblings, lovers and friends face CIA threats, tourist-rental anxieties, drug-dealing producers, secret desire and lottery dreams in a choral portrait of love, family and frustrated escape.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The 55-year-old was not merely a popular and outgoing executive, equally comfortable at the head of a conference room or mingling with theme-park visitors.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 May 2026
  • As well as mingling with members of the royal family, guests are treated to tea and cake.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Authorities have accused the men of killing Vega to prevent her from cooperating with authorities.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • Independence police said the driver of the Tacoma remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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