as in surfer
an active participant in the online community of the Internet
the dismaying rudeness that so many netizens exhibit while online
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Recent Examples of netizen
Cambodian netizens claim that some practices widely regarded as Thai in origin—such as Muay Thai and traditional Thai dress—are actually from Cambodia, angering their Thai counterparts.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Already, the divestment news is stirring up some excitement on the Chinese internet, with some netizens wondering if Starbucks may join competitors Luckin Coffee and others in offering more affordable drink options.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
As for netizens watching from the sidelines, many pleaded with JT and Ice Spice to stay out of the drama, believing that neither Cardi nor Nicki Minaj cares for them anymore.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
China’s internet regulators have launched a campaign targeting online content that promotes negativity, pessimism, or defeatist attitudes and are urging netizens to report posts that violate these new standards.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Already, the divestment news is stirring up some excitement on the Chinese internet, with some netizens wondering if Starbucks may join competitors Luckin Coffee and others in offering more affordable drink options.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
As for netizens watching from the sidelines, many pleaded with JT and Ice Spice to stay out of the drama, believing that neither Cardi nor Nicki Minaj cares for them anymore.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
China’s internet regulators have launched a campaign targeting online content that promotes negativity, pessimism, or defeatist attitudes and are urging netizens to report posts that violate these new standards.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netizen
surfer
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The actor-director himself has kept a low profile since 2023, when his ex-girlfriend and pro surfer Sarah Brady published private text messages that many viewed as controlling and abusive on Hill’s part.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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An American surfer managed to drag his surfboard onto the train, even though it wasn’t allowed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Netizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netizen. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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