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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Sling Blue is one of the best streaming options for NFL games with the service’s low monthly price and selection of channels, including Fox, along with dozens of other sports, news and entertainment networks.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said criminal networks in Chicago were offered cash rewards for killing immigration agents, with the offers allegedly originating in Mexico, the Washington Examiner reported.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In the drive to make a practical quantum computer, researchers are developing bigger and better quantum networks—ones with capabilities that will complement and enhance quantum computing.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
With artificial intelligence driving an explosion in global data demand, even advanced fiber-optic networks are struggling to keep up.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Sling Blue is one of the best streaming options for NFL games with the service’s low monthly price and selection of channels, including Fox, along with dozens of other sports, news and entertainment networks.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said criminal networks in Chicago were offered cash rewards for killing immigration agents, with the offers allegedly originating in Mexico, the Washington Examiner reported.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In the drive to make a practical quantum computer, researchers are developing bigger and better quantum networks—ones with capabilities that will complement and enhance quantum computing.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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These added to the new Grace design evoking fishermen’s nets with its knotted front construction and ankle strap and available either flat or in a stiletto sandal, in black or burgundy napa leather, as well as in green suede.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Money speaks, the land listens, where the Anarchist skulked, where the horsethief plied his trade, we fishers of Americans will cast our nets of perfect ten-acre mesh, leveled and varmint-proofed, ready to build on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Analysts have raised the possibility that North Korea’s next-generation Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its new Hwasong-11 Ma hypersonic glide vehicle, and other advanced weapons systems will be on display.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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Featuring modernized propulsion, guidance, and command systems, it is expected to enhance survivability against evolving threats.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Families and seniors are being priced out, while overdevelopment threatens the character of our historic communities.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Families in small and rural communities tend to rely more heavily on public education.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Standout deals on travel essentials, such as wireless earbuds and portable chargers, are about to expire.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here and use it to shop these Dyson deals online.—
Brittany Loggins,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fall is a lovely time to visit the continent for fewer crowds, better temperatures, and lower prices.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The eight-thousand-seat arena did just that, drawing crowds from across the state with shows from every big name in music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grass will yellow, then turn brown in 24-inch circles.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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On the back is the galaxy, an atom is at the top, while an electron circles Hadjar’s racing number (6).—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 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
Verb
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Longoria often collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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