networks 1 of 2

plural of network

networks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of network

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of networks
Noun
The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026 An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law examines how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and share affordable alternatives openly with their networks. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 This is why Friedman is calling for a framework that connects financial institutions with technology platforms, telecommunications providers, payment networks and law enforcement. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The database will be continuously updated and organized by country as new organizations, chapters, coalitions and connections emerge, providing a running picture of how local protest movements connect to broader national and transnational networks. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Both Russia and Ukraine must now protect and repair their entire national networks around the clock; attackers can concentrate on the most vulnerable sites and strike again as soon as repairs are done. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer and Williams are the three pipeline operators highlighted for their scale, networks and exposure to natural gas demand. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Faisal Munir, president of mission-critical communications at L3Harris, said the partnership combines complementary technologies with resilient networks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Power shutoffs, camera networks, aggressive firefighting tactics and measures to make homes more resistant to fire all play a role. — Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
Noun
  • On a recent Monday morning in Santa Monica, beach volleyball phenom Sally Perez steps onto the sand and immediately notices that all the nets are hung to men’s standard height, not women’s.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Small mesh nets have been used before to keep insects away from crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Orlando was always within reach, sharing recipes and starting conversations about food systems.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Seventy-one percent also doubt that his village cooperatives policy—which plans to establish hubs in roughly 80,000 communities to handle basic-goods distribution, savings, and other rural services—would succeed.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Speaking of things that are unexpected, we’re used to a particular kind of Lebanese cinema that deals primarily with the Civil War and subsequent crises.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The 76ers are not doing any sponsor deals less than three years after signing LeBron.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Alon, Oren’s twin, was an executive at their family’s security firm and frequented the same social circles with his brothers.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The film slowly relates that the aspiring rapper and superfan ingratiated himself into the band’s circles, flying to New York multiple times as a teenager for the purpose.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Amid the crushes, cliques, and teenage angst, two sisters set out to define themselves on their own terms.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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