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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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

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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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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
In his bedroom, there was a photo of him mingling with Princess Di at a party, and another of him at Princeton sitting next to none other than Albert Einstein.

— Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of mingling

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