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as in netting
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 system
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in community
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 network
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
That means attackers could have remained inside the network for nearly a year.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Students were paired with a job coach to explore potential careers, an internship in the community and opportunities to network with other successful blind and low-vision adults.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The tool recreates the network's 1980s and 1990s local forecast style using current weather data.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
That means attackers could have remained inside the network for nearly a year.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Employees from different areas of the company can network and come together to strengthen ideas and further foster a culture of innovation.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Students were paired with a job coach to explore potential careers, an internship in the community and opportunities to network with other successful blind and low-vision adults.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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In the meantime, residents are advised to take protective measures such as wearing long pants and long sleeves and using protective netting over one’s face.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The netting appeared to be unraveling at her sleeves and hemline, giving the gown a slightly more undone aesthetic.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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High pressure systems, usually related to clear and warm conditions, and low pressure systems, often linked to storms, kind of ride around the globe on the jet stream, McEvoy said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At one point, a flight attendant asked him to end the session because the plane was about ready to depart and the cellphone could interfere with the communication systems.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another effort will be going into local schools to make sure students understand that a simple mistake can be the start of something tragic for everyone in the mountain communities.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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This was a concern after the club dealt away Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, and let Pete Alonso walk down to Baltimore over the winter.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Avery DiMambro paced things with a team-high six goals, while Cadence Dionne recorded 19 saves in net as Abington defeated nonleague foe Fontbonne in a thriller, 11-10.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stacy Jennings posted 2 hits, 2 RBIs and a walk while also dominating in the circle, allowing three hits and zero earned runs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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It had been mounted on a small platform, which bore a little icon of a pair of feet inside a backslash circle, as though stepping into a guillotine were every museumgoer’s wish.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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While together, Bridges and Hirschi blended their families and collaborated professionally, launching the DANG!—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Republican donors get their roles, splitting their loot with the more pliable components of the Castro clique.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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When a new employee, Pumpkin (Tung), is welcomed into the coven, jealousies emerge, secrets come to the surface, and the toxicity of the clique has deadly consequences.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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