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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
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 June 2026
The panel’s antitrust subcommittee considered whether the professional football league overstretched its antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 by pooling the television rights for all 32 teams into a package that is then sold to various cable networks and streaming services.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Traditional cable networks do not.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
Anti-drone teams, surveillance-camera networks, special crowd management units and military and police patrols will operate during the duration of the tournament at Mexican stadiums, fan fests, airports, national-team camps and other strategic facilities in coordination with FIFA.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Democratic contribution networks were relatively stable over time.
—Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Demonstrations have been concentrated in and around major population centers, including La Paz and neighboring El Alto, where roadblocks have periodically disrupted transportation networks and the movement of fuel and goods.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Like the main highways leading out of the capital, the ports have become increasingly vulnerable to gang activity and trafficking networks as gangs seek to expand their influence over critical infrastructure and key transportation routes.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
To be clear, networks use similar methods across virtually every major sport.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Noun
Across movie studios, television networks and content production firms, AI creators CNBC spoke to mentioned using a wide variety of generative AI tools, with Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Kling, MiniMax, Seedance and Google’s AI Studio being frequently mentioned.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 June 2026
The panel’s antitrust subcommittee considered whether the professional football league overstretched its antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 by pooling the television rights for all 32 teams into a package that is then sold to various cable networks and streaming services.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
Traditional cable networks do not.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
Anti-drone teams, surveillance-camera networks, special crowd management units and military and police patrols will operate during the duration of the tournament at Mexican stadiums, fan fests, airports, national-team camps and other strategic facilities in coordination with FIFA.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Democratic contribution networks were relatively stable over time.
—Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Demonstrations have been concentrated in and around major population centers, including La Paz and neighboring El Alto, where roadblocks have periodically disrupted transportation networks and the movement of fuel and goods.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Like the main highways leading out of the capital, the ports have become increasingly vulnerable to gang activity and trafficking networks as gangs seek to expand their influence over critical infrastructure and key transportation routes.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
To be clear, networks use similar methods across virtually every major sport.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
Noun
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Sharks often become bycatch – entangled in fishing nets not intended for them, they are rendered helpless and face certain death.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Writers have cast their nets into that fertile current and brought up a rich haul of fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Some 43% of core banking systems and 95% of ATM transactions still run on COBOL, a program that predates the year the Beatles got together.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Those raw emotions and moments of shared experience, which can be so hard to find in a fractured society, will be replicated all over the world in the coming weeks, bring families, communities and entire nations together, uniting them in hope, joy and, of course, despair.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Those benefits extend beyond individual families to employers, communities and the broader economy.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Best Outdoor Decor Deals Shop Memorial Day decor deals for every outdoor space, from extra-plush patio chair cushions to a stylish outdoor area rug that’s made with weather-resistant materials and safe to use in the rain.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Shop more Wayfair Memorial Day outlet deals below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
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Swayne, a native of Reno, was well known in local cycling circles.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Pope Leo's statement is one of many debates being had in religious circles about the implications of AI and how parishioners should or should not engage with the rapidly growing technology.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In fact, road-tripping with your pup strengthens your bond and socializes them in ways that staying home doesn’t.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Under Meza, player cliques developed, stars were pampered, discipline waned.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Prosecutors said the killings were tied to Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, a transnational gang that maintains a presence in Los Angeles through smaller groups, or cliques, including in the San Fernando Valley and around MacArthur Park.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The next time your computer powers up instantly, your paycheck arrives electronically, your team collaborates across time zones or your work helps another person solve a problem, pause for a moment.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sridharan, for example, usually collaborates with AI to work through issues, but her experience using it in technical tests usually entails using it as a replacement for hands-on coding.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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