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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When multiple high‑quality D‑SNPs are available, plans compete to provide stronger networks and better benefits.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His disappearance left a void in the government’s financial and political networks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That acquisition will put CBS News and CNN under the same corporate umbrella, along with networks like Discovery Channel and Food Network that rely heavily on unscripted programming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is made up of a portfolio of pay TV networks including CNBC, MS Now, USA Network, Golf Channel, Syfy, E!
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude initially warned the unknown user of malicious intent during their conversation about the Mexican government, but eventually complied with the attacker’s requests and executed thousands of commands on government computer networks, the researchers said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Lighthouse wants to measure it in networks.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
With a continuous power supply in orbit, this technology could extend the lifespan and range of exploration missions, like future lunar bases and global space internet networks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The agency also details the numerous and complicated media rights agreements for the major leagues, including deals with networks, cable channels and streaming services, plus leagues launching their own networks and direct‑to‑consumer streaming apps.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
When multiple high‑quality D‑SNPs are available, plans compete to provide stronger networks and better benefits.
—Scott Suckow, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
His disappearance left a void in the government’s financial and political networks.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That acquisition will put CBS News and CNN under the same corporate umbrella, along with networks like Discovery Channel and Food Network that rely heavily on unscripted programming.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is made up of a portfolio of pay TV networks including CNBC, MS Now, USA Network, Golf Channel, Syfy, E!
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Claude initially warned the unknown user of malicious intent during their conversation about the Mexican government, but eventually complied with the attacker’s requests and executed thousands of commands on government computer networks, the researchers said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Lighthouse wants to measure it in networks.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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Some missile storage buildings are painted to resemble civilian structures, while others are covered with thermal-masking nets or earth barriers to reduce their heat and radar signatures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Coach Todd Golden was front and center as the team doled out hats and T-shirts and cut down nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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This approach improves transparency and trust in autonomous systems that increasingly operate without direct human supervision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 Regular systems should make your day feel easier.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 1,600-acre base and surrounding communities support more than 20,000 sailors, Marines and Department of War civilians.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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But now comes a small, influential group of hard-line right-wingers who believe that, in the words of one popular meme in such circles, McCarthy was right.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Their parties became notorious even in my own cliques; my parents knew to expect at least a few dozen teenagers crashing their party, sucking down all the noodles, and sneaking beers in the canyon down below.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 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
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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Marsh is also concerned with how crowds, loud noises and bright lights could impact animals nearby.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the celebration always draws massive crowds, attendees were especially excited for Gu, who drew loud cheers.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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