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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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The dark forms of lunar maria, or lunar seas, will be easy to see with the naked eye, scarring the lunar surface where ancient lava flows once flooded networks of impact basins before hardening to form sweeping basaltic planes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Of course, that does not mean networks won't look to hire both or one of the coaches.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
As local businesses expand and hire more staff, transport networks will emerge, education programs will train workers to do new jobs that pay higher wages, which governments can then tax to pay for public services, and so on.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The system integrates with existing combat networks through its Launcher Management Assembly, enabling both local and remote weapon control.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
JustAir and PurpleAir 's private air monitoring networks offer more localized air monitoring data.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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And streamers, which once prided themselves on being the anti-networks, are once again taking a cue from the way TV used to be made.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
The dark forms of lunar maria, or lunar seas, will be easy to see with the naked eye, scarring the lunar surface where ancient lava flows once flooded networks of impact basins before hardening to form sweeping basaltic planes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Of course, that does not mean networks won't look to hire both or one of the coaches.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
As local businesses expand and hire more staff, transport networks will emerge, education programs will train workers to do new jobs that pay higher wages, which governments can then tax to pay for public services, and so on.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The system integrates with existing combat networks through its Launcher Management Assembly, enabling both local and remote weapon control.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
After a casino owner turned TV star first became President of the United States, media networks further beefed up their political coverage by treating it like entertainment, amplifying juicy play-by-plays over granular dissections of policy.
—Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
JustAir and PurpleAir 's private air monitoring networks offer more localized air monitoring data.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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Deliveries for the regular-season games that aired on the Disney nets were up 30% to 760,000 viewers per window.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The region is saturated with mines, fortifications, anti-drone nets, and thoroughly depopulated amid the fiercest fighting in Europe since World War II.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 6th House of Daily Routine, small systems restore energy and reduce friction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most align with the profiles the franchise looks for in its various systems.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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From coastal towns to charming inland cities and mountain communities, the Southeast draws retirees with a lower cost of living, access to quality healthcare, a warm climate, and an excellent quality of life.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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When life deals you lemons, just make lemonade.—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Neither wants to navigate the cliques and social politics of this messy consolidated school.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 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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Ramaswamy has been running what looks like a general election campaign, drawing impressive crowds during visits to each of Ohio’s 88 counties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sets from upstarts like Creepy Nuts, Pawsa, Geese and Slayyyter, along with emphatic crowds at rock heavyweights like Jack White, Turnstile and even Sombr, traded seamlessness and precision for immediacy and friction — louder, looser, more physical in ways that were best felt than watched.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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