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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Define American has consulted on over 160 film and television projects across 30 networks, studios, and streaming platforms, leading the way in shaping how the industry tells nuanced, authentic immigrant stories.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Gordon worked with archeologists to match statues to specific sites that Toek Tik raided, mapping out looting networks.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The accounts where the claim originated did not appear to be directly part of Russian disinformation networks.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
She will be involved in studio coverage for both games of the doubleheader on both networks.
—Alex Sherman,jessica Golden, CNBC, 17 June 2026
As route networks expand across Miami-Dade and Broward, the small inefficiencies that decide whether a route is profitable can become harder to catch through standard reporting alone.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
Noun
Growing counter-drone demand The Australian contract comes as militaries worldwide increase investment in layered counter-UAS networks.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Define American has consulted on over 160 film and television projects across 30 networks, studios, and streaming platforms, leading the way in shaping how the industry tells nuanced, authentic immigrant stories.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Gordon worked with archeologists to match statues to specific sites that Toek Tik raided, mapping out looting networks.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The accounts where the claim originated did not appear to be directly part of Russian disinformation networks.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
She will be involved in studio coverage for both games of the doubleheader on both networks.
—Alex Sherman,jessica Golden, CNBC, 17 June 2026
As route networks expand across Miami-Dade and Broward, the small inefficiencies that decide whether a route is profitable can become harder to catch through standard reporting alone.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
These networks are viewed with less enthusiasm in the age of streaming, because more consumers are abandoning their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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Using humane methods like squirrel baffles and tree nets can effectively keep squirrels out of your fruit trees.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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That’s in addition to problems like data drift, bias in training data, black swan events, and other things that the panelists touched on in pondering the challenges of instituting these systems in a highly regulated industry.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Pan is banking on the tactic to win the Democrat-leaning 6th Congressional District, which under newly redrawn lines includes West Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin and communities north and east of Sacramento.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Aquarius rules communities, friendships, technology, social structures and the future, while Pluto retrograde turns the energy inward.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Until now, the emirate has mainly used public-private partnership deals for power and water projects.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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Club president Florentino Perez already signalled before his re-election earlier this month that deals for both players had already been agreed.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Back in February, when the first Tesla Cybercab rolled off the line at Tesla Gigafactory Texas, there was plenty of talk in media circles about what was to come.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 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
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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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Union regularly collaborates with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, who also counts Rachel McAdams and Sophia Richie Grainge among his high-profile clientele.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 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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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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