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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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For 48 hours, the Taliban appeared to turn back the clock in Afghanistan with a directive to cut off the internet and phone networks, disconnecting millions of people from the world outside.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the assets in the Versant portfolio are USA and a pair of entertainment networks (Syfy and Oxygen) plus the news hubs CNBC and MSNBC, the latter of which is to be rebranded as MS NOW once the split is formalized on New Year’s Day.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But building blocks that connect seamlessly to existing networks remain elusive.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Among other news networks, NewsNation averaged 118,000 in primetime in September, up 23% versus last year, and 14,000 in adults 25-54, up 8%.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with disrupting financial networks funding political violence and ensuring organizations that support such activities lose their tax-exempt status.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The company’s cable networks (excluding Bravo) will be part of the Versant spin-off, a transaction expected to close by the end of 2025.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
And both of their networks had previously paid millions of dollars to settle lawsuits brought by the President.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Prolonged radiation and geomagnetic activity can interfere with GPS networks, disrupt radio signals and damage spacecraft.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For 48 hours, the Taliban appeared to turn back the clock in Afghanistan with a directive to cut off the internet and phone networks, disconnecting millions of people from the world outside.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the assets in the Versant portfolio are USA and a pair of entertainment networks (Syfy and Oxygen) plus the news hubs CNBC and MSNBC, the latter of which is to be rebranded as MS NOW once the split is formalized on New Year’s Day.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
But building blocks that connect seamlessly to existing networks remain elusive.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Among other news networks, NewsNation averaged 118,000 in primetime in September, up 23% versus last year, and 14,000 in adults 25-54, up 8%.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with disrupting financial networks funding political violence and ensuring organizations that support such activities lose their tax-exempt status.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The company’s cable networks (excluding Bravo) will be part of the Versant spin-off, a transaction expected to close by the end of 2025.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
And both of their networks had previously paid millions of dollars to settle lawsuits brought by the President.
—Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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At the same time, the broadcast nets have become more aggressive in pushing viewers to their streaming platforms and away from their linear destinations, diverting eyeballs away from local TV.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The challenge was a very physical obstacle course involving cargo nets, wide-step bridges, digging up ladders, opening rope gates and scaling ramps.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The incidents also raise questions about the effectiveness of NATO members' air defense systems and the need for enhanced regional security measures.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The timing fits in with recent high-profile demonstrations of new ballistic and hypersonic systems and acknowledged long-range tests, reinforcing that China is progressing in several areas.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shop knickknacks, pillow covers, lights, and more of the best Halloween decor deals for up to 57 percent off now.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a book that deals so intensely with the manipulation of ideas and emotions, this transparency is an intense relief.—
Book Marks
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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National parks appear to have weathed summer crowds despite staffing cuts, but fall remains uncertain.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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In Los Angeles this summer, officers used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds during several nights of demonstrations.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rodger’s upcoming debut novel, which is due to publish in 2027, has been directing chatter in worldwide circles, leading to the auction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The annual Philly Skillshare Convergence will occur over the coming Friday through Sunday, according to an advertisement circulating in antifa circles.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the Dallas Street property, small cliques of armed men, mostly Venezuelans and Mexicans, fought an ongoing turf war.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 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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Johnson regularly collaborates with stylist Kate Young, whose clientele includes Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company collaborates with the likes of TextileGenesis and TrusTrace to augment their digital technologies.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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