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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
Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The firm includes attorneys who have been interviewed on news networks, spoken at conventions, and even been elected to boards of directors or executive roles at prestigious legal organizations.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The company reported a slight uptick in overall revenue for the second quarter, but saw a 6% decline in its cash cow TV media segment, which includes broadcast operations like CBS and cable networks, including Showtime and Nickelodeon.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The coalition said the arrests showed federal authorities had listened to their past appeals, but insisted only a broader crackdown under federal racketeering and trafficking laws can dismantle the entrenched networks.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Live interviews were once more common on the Sunday programs, but new willingness by the networks to allow for conversations that do not take place in the studio — spurred by precautions during the coronavirus pandemic — have given producers and guests new leeway.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, using platforms like LinkedIn to connect with peers that share similar perspectives, hosting events through Eventbrite, or creating online groups can strengthen these networks, provide mentorship opportunities, and open doors to collaborations and entrepreneurial ventures.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
At the time, lots of musicians were employed by networks—even local affiliates had orchestras available to fill programming needs.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
While recent reports are textbook exposés of the realities of modern warfare, the recruitment networks’ international facade makes protecting foreign fighters all the more difficult.
—Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The firm includes attorneys who have been interviewed on news networks, spoken at conventions, and even been elected to boards of directors or executive roles at prestigious legal organizations.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The company reported a slight uptick in overall revenue for the second quarter, but saw a 6% decline in its cash cow TV media segment, which includes broadcast operations like CBS and cable networks, including Showtime and Nickelodeon.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The coalition said the arrests showed federal authorities had listened to their past appeals, but insisted only a broader crackdown under federal racketeering and trafficking laws can dismantle the entrenched networks.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Live interviews were once more common on the Sunday programs, but new willingness by the networks to allow for conversations that do not take place in the studio — spurred by precautions during the coronavirus pandemic — have given producers and guests new leeway.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
There are many different networks of terror online, all with a constellation of differing ideologies, though many of them overlap.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, using platforms like LinkedIn to connect with peers that share similar perspectives, hosting events through Eventbrite, or creating online groups can strengthen these networks, provide mentorship opportunities, and open doors to collaborations and entrepreneurial ventures.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
At the time, lots of musicians were employed by networks—even local affiliates had orchestras available to fill programming needs.
—Chris Almeida, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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For centuries people have collected it from the fog rolling in from oceans or over mountains using vegetation, containers or mesh nets to catch water vapor and condense it.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the event, volunteers were armed with large white butterfly nets and headed down the Hank Aaron Trail to track down and tag the super generation’s monarch butterflies, Steinhauer said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its systems act as a 3D camera, tracking up to 15,000 collisions each second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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CarShield Extended Car Warranty Learn More Policy highlights CarShield offers seven warranties, including bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, electrical systems, motorcycles and EVs.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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With better smoke tracking, communities and agencies could respond faster to wildfire threats and reduce health impacts from airborne particles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The city’s decision deals a major blow to Mayor Francis Suarez.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more Reebok sneaker deals worth shopping at Target’s Labor Day Sale.—
Melody Kazel,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Entire crowds gunned down at distribution points.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the Lower West Side of Chicago, music blared and green, white and red flags fluttered down the streets of the predominantly Latino Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday as crowds gathered for the start of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 17-year-old is now a figurehead in young adult literary circles through their book club, Read with Raegan, and partnerships with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Maduro is isolated, both within his circles and internationally.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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And there's hierarchy and cliques and clubs and all these different things.—
H. Alan Scott
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Even today, Heathers' spin on cliques, teen suicide, and homosexuality still has bite.—
Michelle Kung,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Microsoft, which has recently entered into a new partnership with NTT Data, also collaborates with Accenture and Avanade.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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His organization collaborates with several agencies across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, using innovative tracking technologies and training public safety officers to provide swift and effective responses.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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