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as in web
usually meshes plural
something that catches and holds
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
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as in netting
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
spread a mesh across the doorway to keep out insects
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
dolphins sometimes become meshed in fishnets
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Recent Examples of mesh
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The bandeau was attached with a lace mesh fabric, and there was a second triangle cutout showing off her abs.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The series recounts how he leveraged technology, nostalgia and design to dramatically improve Renault’s fortunes, also leading the carmaker into electric, planet-friendly vehicles, which should mesh well with Kering’s strong sustainability ethos.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
The bandeau was attached with a lace mesh fabric, and there was a second triangle cutout showing off her abs.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
DeMeco Ryans will have the honor to try to mesh all of the newcomers together to put a division-championship team on the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The series recounts how he leveraged technology, nostalgia and design to dramatically improve Renault’s fortunes, also leading the carmaker into electric, planet-friendly vehicles, which should mesh well with Kering’s strong sustainability ethos.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesh
Noun
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Constantly Catching Molecules The Integrated Carbon Observation System, or ICOS, is a web of nearly 180 measurement stations scattered across 16 European countries.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Those icons can actually be used in a lot of places throughout macOS (and iOS), including on Safari's new tab page, on the dock or Home screen (for web apps), and in Safari's tabs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, a back door was propped open during the inspection and the netting had a gap greater than a quarter-inch at the bottom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not only did Dollander depart, Rockies first baseman Warming Bernabel left in the first inning after crashing into the netting between the field and the stands while chasing a foul ball.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last is dumping iron dust into the Southern Ocean to provoke phytoplankton blooms that would suck heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a move that set off a backlash when an American entrepreneur tried it off Canada in 2012.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Rise Of The Two Philosophies For years, the default approach to multicloud networking was a chaotic, do-it-yourself affair, leading to a fragile, unmanageable tangle of siloed configurations.—
Serge Lucio,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of relying on traditional bankers with limited Rolodexes, founders are increasingly turning to firms like Nassau Street Partners, which focus on structured distribution to family offices, high-net-worth investors, and next-generation strategics.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Get Inside Wealth directly to your inbox The Inside Wealth newsletter by Robert Frank is your weekly guide to high-net-worth investors and the industries that serve them.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mesh. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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