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networking

verb

Definition of networkingnext
present participle of network
as in socializing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for networking
  1. socializing
  2. collaborating
  3. dealing
  4. mingling
  5. cooperating
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
Verb
  • Her sights are now set on collaborating with global universities, to institutionalize craft, and taking the country’s design language to shoppers worldwide through her ready-to-wear and lifestyle brand, Chorus.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Netflix partnered with the AI voice generation company ElevenLabs, which has been making inroads in Hollywood in recent years collaborating with both studios and celebrities.
    — Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborating
Verb
  • The inquest testimony about Lizzie’s attempt to purchase prussic acid was also excluded, dealing another major blow to the prosecution.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • One hundred years ago, one of the most destructive hurricanes in South Florida history roared ashore, devastating communities, killing hundreds and dealing an economic blow that some historians say took the region decades to fully overcome.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 17 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
Verb
  • The school said that the national chapter is cooperating with the investigation.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators according to Yopchick.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cooperating
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networking. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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