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as in nets
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
didn't like to embroider network as it tore so easily
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as in systems
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in communities
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
being gradually introduced to the network of African-American business leaders in the city
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Recent Examples of networks
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
For professionals trying to build authority, the verification offers networks and employers greater confidence in their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Tirico and others are now the networks’ new ambassadors, on air for some of TV’s most dramatic moments.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Data centers have always generated excess heat, but integration with district heating networks has been slow.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Traditional infrastructures depend on predictable, centralized controls, whereas the Web3 environment operates on open networks, real-time settlement, and evolving code.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin claims the satellites positioned in medium Earth orbit will reach speeds of 6 terabits per second, which is much faster than the hundreds of megabits offered by today’s leading satellite networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Those businesses, in turn, wire millions through financial networks in the United States and abroad to cartels in Mexico, Colombia and other countries, authorities say.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
For professionals trying to build authority, the verification offers networks and employers greater confidence in their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Tirico and others are now the networks’ new ambassadors, on air for some of TV’s most dramatic moments.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Data centers have always generated excess heat, but integration with district heating networks has been slow.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Bridging the Divide The program dealt with networks of nodes and edges called graphs.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
Traditional infrastructures depend on predictable, centralized controls, whereas the Web3 environment operates on open networks, real-time settlement, and evolving code.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Blue Origin claims the satellites positioned in medium Earth orbit will reach speeds of 6 terabits per second, which is much faster than the hundreds of megabits offered by today’s leading satellite networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
And networks, whether leaders recognize them or not, shape who talks to whom, who shares information, and who gets left out.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
Noun
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Polling finds young Americans often use the term to signal support for stronger safety nets, public healthcare, and checks on corporate power, while still endorsing free enterprise and entrepreneurship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ocean blue dining room is as enchanting as ever, adorned with fish nets and twinkle lights.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Weiser, who is running for governor in this year’s election, characterized the attacks as Trump trying to leverage the power of the executive branch to exercise unconstitutional authority over how individual states conduct elections and oversee their criminal justice systems.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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Modern apartments have all the latest fire protection systems, such as sprinklers.—
Rachel Kim,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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When communities need rapid response after natural disasters or public health emergencies, nonprofits are often the first on the ground.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Princess of Wales spent time with communities and organizations to highlight how community, nature and creativity can help those struggling with trauma, isolation and mental health challenges.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Score deals up to 84 percent off bags from tried-and-true luggage brands, like Samsonite and Swissgear, plus rare discounts from Away, Beis, Calpak, and Monos.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Unlike Google, OpenAI lacks a mature ad business, making subscriptions and enterprise deals its primary revenue sources so far.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Curtailing the institutional influence of faculty may be popular in some political circles, but taking away the vote of students on university governing or coordinating boards is another matter.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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That comfort becomes the foundation for parent friendships and small social circles that can grow organically.—
Akilah Siti Easter,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2026
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This graph had no cliques — clusters of nodes that are all connected to one another.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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What began as a search for community and understanding turned into an experience that felt akin to the cliques and social hierarchies of high school.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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For now, Telluride is open, the snow is skiing well, and crowds are thin.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Noise and crowds were replaced by the sounds of lapping waves and seagull cries.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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