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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
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Linking quantum computers to create powerful, high-speed quantum networks involves entangling atoms through a fiber cable.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
This person says Disney has sought rates higher than what Charter and DirecTV pay for ABC and other networks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The delays are likely to have impacts on other supply chain networks, with Amazon still UPS’ largest customer by volume.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
The company is itself set to spin off its linear cable networks into a new company called Versant, a process that should be completed early next year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Disney wants higher carriage fees to reflect the value of its networks, such as ESPN.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Beyond tools and workflow organization, FinBursa’s marketplace is designed to enable professionals to expand their networks organically.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Linking quantum computers to create powerful, high-speed quantum networks involves entangling atoms through a fiber cable.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
This person says Disney has sought rates higher than what Charter and DirecTV pay for ABC and other networks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The delays are likely to have impacts on other supply chain networks, with Amazon still UPS’ largest customer by volume.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
The company is itself set to spin off its linear cable networks into a new company called Versant, a process that should be completed early next year.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The act formed the FCC, the government agency that regulates broadcast TV networks, like Disney’s ABC.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Disney wants higher carriage fees to reflect the value of its networks, such as ESPN.
—Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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Vaquitas continued to be caught and unintentionally killed when fishers used these nets to target totoaba fish for their swim bladder—the part of a fish that regulates buoyancy—for sale in Chinese black markets.—
Ryan Green,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2025
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The workers themselves could also be rough, using metal nets to slam macaques on the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The surge in demand is already driving up energy prices and fueling political backlash as sprawling data centers turn into election-season flashpoints in the communities where they are being constructed.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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As New Yorkers showed today, Americans – especially young people and communities of color – are demanding leaders with vision who stand with the oppressed, not the powerful; who build peace and prosperity instead of profit from war and division.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kohl's is launching its Black Friday deals weeks ahead of Thanksgiving.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop for more Early Black Friday deals on furniture and home decor at Wayfair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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What's really behind the baby bust The reasons Americans choose not to have children are hotly debated in academic circles, with many attributing America’s baby bust to shifting priorities and societal norms.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ankle circles Sit or stand and slowly draw large circles with your foot, moving from your ankle joint rather than your toes.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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These internal cliques, or deputy gangs, which have been tied to specific LASD precincts, have names like the Banditos, the Grim Reapers, and the Regulators.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the confrontation escalated, agents deployed a flash-bang device while crowds threw bricks and paint cans from rooftops.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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